as their eyes still closed.and should i feed them in the middle of the night as well,as am tired,can't i make them last feed at 10.00 pm.not see them until 7.00 in the morning next day.their are 11 days old,please help.
2007-02-28 01:37:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
They will cry when they are hungry and won't let you sleep.
Contact a local rescue to help you. Maybe there is a momma dog out there. Im sure there is someone else that could help. Even if you at least split them up and someone else takes two it will be easier.
2007-02-28 01:42:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy you have your work cut out for you. Being as their eyes are still closed then that makes them less than 2 weeks old. It doesn't matter if they are in the dark or not. But I'd keep them in a very warm area with lights just so I can keep and eye on them. Pups of this very young age must be fed every 2 to 3 hours. Making sure each one gets enough in their tiny tummy's but not too much. I hope your feed them puppy replacement milk! A call to your vet to see if they may need a suplemential vitamin I think is also a good thing to do.
Many pups left at this age don't make it for one reason or another so don't be too upset if they don't. No matter how well you feed them and care for them.
Your a wonderful lady! Keep your hopes ups and keep them warm and safe.
2007-02-28 09:48:41 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My oh my, are you gonna be one tired cookie! Poor pups. Thank you for caring so much for them. No, they don't have to be kept in the dark, but it would be a good idea to make sure they're kept warm. You can purchase a hot water bottle at your local drugstore (in the UK I believe you get them from your neighborhood chemist). Fill it half full of water that's almost too hot for comfort when you immerse your hand it it, then wrap the hot water bottle in a towel and place it under the pups. Change the water in the middle of the night when you get up to feed the pups. After a month, you can discontinue the hot water bottle, but still keep the pups out of cold drafts. And after that same month, you can also discontinue the middle of the night feedings. Good luck finding good homes for them. Your local animal shelter can provide guidance and assistance in the search for homes for them.
2007-02-28 09:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for right now you have to stay with the 4 hour feedings. You can do a way with the middle of the night feeding after the pups reach 14 days old. You may want to feed a little earlier in the morning and a little later at night to lesten the gap. I hope your feeding mothers milk or a suppliment with antibodies added or you will be facing some real problems soon. Look online they do sell a mothers milk online with antibodies included. Many people loose pups to parvo and just plain viruses due to lack of moms antibodies. I know its hard I've done it too with a girl whose milk never came in. Keep up the good work.
2007-02-28 09:45:17 · answer #4 · answered by gary b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Right now they still need to be eating every 4 hours minimum. You will have to get up during the night for feeds. maybe you could get someone to take turns with you. They can be in the light as well. it will actully help them to start opening their eyes, as they will want to see why it looks bright to them. not bright light, but regular house light is fine.
2007-02-28 09:43:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
pups need to be feed every 2-3 hours
2007-02-28 09:41:36 · answer #6 · answered by Nick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you call your local vet, they will probably give you free advice about the best way to care for the puppies. Good luck!
2007-02-28 09:42:19 · answer #7 · answered by Star Dust 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are u in uk
2007-02-28 09:41:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋