Uhh..Okay. My dog had puppies not to long ago, and I think they're either 4 or 5 weeks old now, and they picked up a habit of cleaning each other off..And I'm not really talking about fur. Are they supposed to lick each other there? I'm just curious because I've never raised puppies before.
2007-01-21 11:03:19 · 9 answers · asked by Leah C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They'll be 5 weeks this tuesday, but I didn't keep track very well in the beginning. I'm planning on keeping them as well, one's a boy and one's a girl.
2007-01-21 12:04:23 · update #1
lol yes its very common.. gross but common.. you have to remember dogs are pack animals and do many things for each other
2007-01-21 11:05:55 · answer #1 · answered by crystal 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they lick each other there from infancy well into adulthood. It is natural for dogs to do that, although a bit disgusting for us humans.
2007-01-21 19:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is common. Puppies will lick each other and even try to nurse their siblings.
2007-01-21 19:13:40 · answer #3 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal and there not ready to be rehomed untill 8weeks old.
2007-01-21 19:09:41 · answer #4 · answered by Heavenly20 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are just doing this to look out for each other. It is their instinct to do this.
2007-01-21 19:11:27 · answer #5 · answered by Monica H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's normal. Seems strange tho that you do not know how old they are.
2007-01-21 20:02:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its an instinct and believed it stimulates the urinary tract and bowel movements.
2007-01-21 19:18:45 · answer #7 · answered by pa625 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mother dogs should be doing that,, but at this age,, i hope you have them on puppy food they should not be in cramped quarters either... get your dog spayed please
2007-01-21 19:28:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is normal at that age, they are ready to be given out also
2007-01-21 19:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋