HELP....Ginger has lots and lots of new puppies

howdy20012002 · #1 03-12-2010, 05:18 AM

up to 9

howdy20012002 · #2 03-12-2010, 05:47 AM

10..lol

Leah · #3 03-12-2010, 01:07 PM

Holy smokes that is a lot..

you will probably have to help her with feedings, to insure they are getting there fair share. As you will probably find that some will get most of mommies milk and not want to share.

Watch the runt of the litter closely.

And you may want to tag the puppies so you know who has eaten and who needs to. Easier to keep track if they are color coded or what ever works best for you. Prepare to help in the middle of the night to.

Poor mom.

Have fun with your new litter.

Oh and good-luck!

howdy20012002 · #4 03-12-2010, 01:21 PM

she ended up having 11 cute little buggers.
i will definitely have to make sure that i keep an eye on them to make sure they are all eating.
I think she should be able to handle it for now, but I think I will have to feed some as they get bigger and start eating more.
it is going to be tough figuring out who has eaten and not eaten.
thanks for the input.
any other ideas would be great.

workn2hard2day · #5 03-12-2010, 03:44 PM

I dont have any advice, but I was wondering what was the purpose for breeding her?

Beccadawn · #6 03-12-2010, 04:16 PM

I find the first few days are the most critical. When I have a larger litter I weigh each little baby at least a couple times a day & track it on a spreadsheet. I use a high quality food scale as they are more accurate. Make sure you warm it up if it is metal. As puppies & kittens can't regulate their own heat until later on. This way I know who is gaining weight & who isn't. I know it can be hard to tell the difference sometimes if they all look the same but most of the time you can find some distinguishing marking or place a mark in their little ears. I find you get to know who is who quite quickly. Make sure you have a high quality alternate food on hand in case one is not eating enough. If you have any other questions let me know.

howdy20012002 · #7 03-12-2010, 04:24 PM

what food/formula would you recommend for the puppies?
i am currently feeding the mom Nutro Ultra and a good can food twice a day.
should i try something else for ginger as well?
thanks
Neal

Carrera75 · #8 03-13-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by workn2hard2day

I dont have any advice, but I was wondering what was the purpose for breeding her?

+1 specially when there are lots of rescue dogs that need a new home.

#9 03-16-2010, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howdy20012002

she ended up having 11 cute little buggers.
i will definitely have to make sure that i keep an eye on them to make sure they are all eating.
I think she should be able to handle it for now, but I think I will have to feed some as they get bigger and start eating more.
it is going to be tough figuring out who has eaten and not eaten.
thanks for the input.
any other ideas would be great.

It's not to hard to figure out which puppy has eaten and which has not exspecialy when they are small. the ones with round tummies have just eaten the ones that do not have round tummies have not eaten or eaten very little.mom will probaly end up feeding in shifts. she will work it out there is always a eunt of the litter and with 11 there my be 2 runts but they will all get some thing to eat. generaly the youngest are the one to eat last in a large litter so then never get very big and stay the runt. My dad use to bread german short hairs in Wainwright.

Bill

EmilyB · #10 03-16-2010, 05:37 AM

This will take a huge toll on your bitch. I hope you have her spayed now for her health.