My dog delivered a single stillborn pup this afternoon. I found out there is a 2-week-old puppy near me whose mother has abandoned it, its owner is looking for a dog that will nurse it. I said they can bring the 2 week old here and see if my dog will adopt it or refuse it - what's the likelihood of this being successful vs. my dog attacking the puppy?
2007-10-15 10:24:00 · 10 answers · asked by mrscjr 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Thank you so much everyone! My dog met the puppy and got as far away from it as she could. She even looked scared! Definitely not a match. But it was worth a try, to be sure. Thanks again.
2007-10-15 16:51:51 · update #1
There's no good way to predict - depends on how much "mothering" instinct your dog has. All you can do is try and good luck.
2007-10-15 10:30:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is VERY likely that she will gladly take to it....but don't force things. Lay the pup near her, and sit back and have a cup of tea. If you act like nothing is unusual, she will probably allow her nursing instinct to take over. If you fuss and TRY to make her adopt it, she will feel pressured, nervous and irritable, so let her decide for herself. If you still lhave her lifeless pup, rub the body on the new pup...I know it sounds horrific, but this is the way sheep farmers convince ewes to take on orphaned lambs.
Chances are, all will go perfectly smoothly.
Good luck =)
2007-10-15 10:36:36 · answer #2 · answered by Aye. Right! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had amazing results getting females to accpet orphaned puppies. I even had a poodle that adopted a litter of kittens. You could try it and see how it goes. Have the owner of the other pup come over with the pup and both of you watch to make sure she doesn't reject it and try to hurt it. Good luck. Hope everything goes well.
2007-10-15 14:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given that dogs have been known to nurse creatures other than dogs, I would think it might be successful. Couldn't hurt to try - just keep a close eye on the dogs when you introduce them.
2007-10-15 10:29:40 · answer #4 · answered by Mary Beth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have known another dog take an abandoned puppy you have lost nothing by trying good luck
2007-10-15 10:57:59 · answer #5 · answered by Diamond 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stranger things have happened.
Doge are amazing creatures and known for their compassionate nature.
Odds are in your favor so it's definitely worth a try.
2007-10-15 10:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by Iceman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.howtodothings.com/pets-and-animals/a2773-how-to-care-for-puppies.html
http://expresslypoodles.tripod.com/handfeedingpuppies.html
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1651&articleid=863
http://www.mypedigree.ca/site/en/TotalHealthSystem_article.aspx?Article=Article10
it has happened before, a milking mother can adopt a pup that's not her own
but check above resources for help if you can't get her to accept the pup.
Also, talk to a vet as well
2007-10-15 10:31:33 · answer #7 · answered by Aravyndra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely try it. Just so long as you keep an eye on them, it should be okay.
2007-10-15 10:37:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i don't think it will get attacked...but i'm not too sure whether it will get accepted, doesn't hurt to try, just keep a watchful eye
2007-10-15 10:32:30 · answer #9 · answered by Ryujin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 23:56:14 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋