My Chocolate lab just had 1/4 golden Ret. 3/4 Lab puppies. 7 to be exact. I'm afraid that she isn't producing enough milk to feed all of them as there are 3 pups that continuously cry... all the time. My husband doesn't think we need to take them to the vet but I think we should. Maybe it would be helpful to our lab if all the puppies were well fed and gave her a break, she is warn out and has not slept at all in 3 days. Should I go to the vet and get some bottles and supplements?
2007-10-24 02:44:43 · 10 answers · asked by jennwfhmom 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would suggest you take the puppies to your veterinarian and have them check them over to see if they're dehydrated/not getting enough food.
Little puppies do cry from time to time, but if the same three are crying continuously and you don't see them 'latched on' (to the nipples and getting fed) they may have some difficulties/problems. It may not even be related to the feeding issue, so it's best to get them seen by a professional.
If you find that your Lab isn't producing enough milk or these puppies are not managing to feed properly your veterinarian will recommend that you feed them yourself. Bottle feeding is possible but it's fairly easy for puppies to aspirate the milk into their lungs and get pneumonia. Tube feeding is safer, and your vet. can show you how to do this. It seems a bit scary at first, but if you follow the instructions it's quick, easy and safe.
The momma dog is often tired for quite a while after giving birth, that's normal. Just make sure she gets plenty of water and a good, nutritious food (plus plenty of peace and quiet) so that she can recover her energy.
Best of luck with your new 'babies'
2007-10-24 04:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by suzy49 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the mother had so many puppies that she might not make enough milk the weakest one will be eating last and only what is left by it's stronger litter mates. Your puppy is still moving around and it's mom is nursing it still. Just that it's mom has not given up is the best sign. The dogs always know something is wrong before we do! They will ignore or remove a sick pup. Trust her. The best bet is to stay with them while they nurse and rotate who eats first so that you know they all get some. It that doesn't help, THEN, supplement with goat's milk formula you can get at pet stores. Still always making sure the pup gets some milk from the mother. My thoughts are with you.
2016-04-10 02:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YO(u should take her and the pups to the vets. it's always a good idea even if there aren't any problems to take them to the vet within the first week
While you ae there talk to teh vet about worming it's best to worm mom and pups at 2,4,6,and 8 weeks and they should be vaccinated at 6 weeks old.
Even if they are mix breed this is what a responsible "breeder" would do.
They may not be gettign enough food or tehy may be some kind of a problem. YOu need to get tehm into the vet today as they can dehydrate and die very quickly
2007-10-24 03:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to take her into the vet and find out what is going on. Crying puppies is fairly normal however start weighing the puppies everyday and marking it down. You can get puppy formula from most pet supply stores. I manually rotated puppies before Mack and his litter mates were weaned. Unless the mother is very comfortable with you handling the puppies and her DON'T attempt manual alternation.
add: VET FIRST, then start messing around for the solution if there are no medical conditions.
2007-10-24 02:55:56 · answer #4 · answered by Scelestus Unus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a breeder myself I can tell you that not all mom`s produce enough milk, and in some cases mom`s milk can be tainted.
When in doubt, use goats milk. You can purchase it at your local grocery store and feed it to the pups in a baby bottle.
As well have the pups and mom checked out by your vet.
Good luck with your new babies
2007-10-24 02:57:53 · answer #5 · answered by dogtrainer7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried placing the pups on her boo bs, its possible they cant find where they are to be going. If they are not feeding from mom, or she isnt producing milk go to your vet and get the bottles and formula and start bottle feeding them
2007-10-24 02:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by louie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your best bet would be to give your vet a call,
you have 7 lives in your hands so go to the excperts please.
ggod luck.
2007-10-24 02:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by Karens BCS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont even know where to begin with this question. i am guessing this question never entered your mind BEFORE your dog got pregnant.
yes, take them to the vet. while you are there, find out when you can spay her and make an appointment.
2007-10-24 05:07:48 · answer #8 · answered by bob © 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, the pups are not always squking you take them to the vet otherwise such pups die
2007-10-24 03:11:13 · answer #9 · answered by rupali k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them to the vet --- and once they are weaned, please spay the mother.
2007-10-24 02:53:51 · answer #10 · answered by Amanda 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋