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10/03/2008, 14:22 SS2002 Joined on 09/01/2007 Dept 17, but near Dept 33 Posts 51 Puppies :-) Hello We got our dog from the SPA and they said there was a possibility she could be pregnant as she was in season when brought in.  Fair enough, we thought and took the chance!  Decided she wasn't as it would have been a record long pregnancy but then realised that what they actually meant - but didn't say - was that she got pregnant at the refuge!!!  Anyway, long story short -  we now have 5 puppies!  The birth seemed easy and she is feeding well, but do I need to do anything??  She has cleaned them etc and seems a good mum.  When can I pick them up and cuddle them?  When do we start feeding them?  I know nothing about what to do ;-) Any help/advice gratefully received. Sandra    Report

10/03/2008, 16:53 tegwini Joined on 19/09/2007 Wiltshire & Vienne Posts 154 Re: Puppies :-) Sandra Loads on the web about puppy feeding etc BUT,   you should be able to pick them up- if Mum trusts you, we always did, but this dog is new to you, so see how she reacts first!  she will feed them for a few weeks, but I always helped with cleaning up the mess- a bit fussy me ...  start weaning about  2-3 weeks (milky porridge, baby cereal etc)  them when they get the idea scraped meat/mince -cooked  with wholemeal bread & vegs  or mixed with puppy meal,  about 4x per day.  I also used scrambled eggs, rice etc.  Mum will have to be fed well too - also  I usually gave her a calcium supplement daily. Worm @ 3-5 weeks   & by now the sharp puppy teeth will mean Mum will begin to avoid them usual dog jabs around this time, but the vet will tell you.  Not easy & you didn't ask for so many dogs either - we were registered with the Kennel Club as breeders but only bred our dog (boxer) once- that was enough for me! good luck & regards tegwini    I think, therefore perhaps I am...    Report

10/03/2008, 17:03 Panda Joined on 29/01/2008 Charente (16) and Vienne (86) Posts 238 Re: Puppies :-) Hi Sandra Good advice from Tegwini, also post some pics, you may get some home offers!  What does the mum look like? Panda    Report

11/03/2008, 8:29 SS2002 Joined on 09/01/2007 Dept 17, but near Dept 33 Posts 51 Re: Puppies :-) Thanks for your advice - we have picked the puppies up and mum just looks at you as if to say OK, you can for a bit!!!  She is eating for England (or should that be France!) and drinking a great deal. I will post some pics later - there are 2 black and white ones, 2 black ones and a small brown one.  Mum is a black Poodle cross. Sandra    Report

17/03/2008, 18:48 Susie Joined on 20/01/2008 Lot Posts 16 Re: Puppies :-) Please put some pics on soon! We can't wait to see them! Maybe you could ask interested people to pay you a fee as the puppies' jabs will cost you money you didn't realise you would have to pay out for.  Also, they'll all have to be registered and microchipped etc.... We just collected a little female poodle from the SPA in Bergerac and I think she may be in season as the dog down the lane keeps trying to get at her... This might sound dumb, but how do I tell, as we've never had a female dog before?    Report

18/03/2008, 9:36 Bilclarie Joined on 03/06/2007 Posts 22 Re: Puppies :-) When a female is in season the first sign is usually drops of blood on the floor etc her bit's will also start to swell a female season generally last 21 days and her fretile period is usually around the 12th day to her 14th day but like us they are all different I have had females mated as early as there 9th day and up to there 18th day a season can also go on for as long as 26 days in my own experiences, the best thing you can do is keep checking her rear end with kitchen roll as I do that way if she is due in season you will catch her from day one, males will get interested in a female a couple of days before the season starts. make sure you don't let her out on her own until your sure she's not in season as feamles like males will wonder if given the chance, I do wonder why rescues are allowing females in season to be rehomed or those that are pregnant or those they suspect are pregnant not very responsable IMO.    If it's not a Dobermann it's just a dog    Report

18/03/2008, 9:47 Panda Joined on 29/01/2008 Charente (16) and Vienne (86) Posts 238 Re: Puppies :-) Hi It is ridiculous that the spa is doing this as Bilclarie says, how irresponsible to rehome one pregnant one in season dog!! Panda    Report

18/03/2008, 10:01 Russethouse Joined on 23/08/2004 Forum Moderator Posts 9,495 Re: Puppies :-) I agree it's not ideal, but a home is a home and homing these two probably gave another two dogs a chance rather than be put down. Put yourself in the position of the SPA. www.quimperclub.org 99    Report

18/03/2008, 13:54 Susie Joined on 20/01/2008 Lot Posts 16 Re: Puppies :-) yep - she's definitely in season! We've found the "evidence!" I'm keeping her on a tight lead at the moment much to the distain of the local males. I wonder why people don't have their wandering male dogs done? That's very irresponsible too. It's cheaper and easier than the female op.    Report

18/03/2008, 14:19 Bilclarie Joined on 03/06/2007 Posts 22 Re: Puppies :-)  Susie wrote: yep - she's definitely in season! We've found the "evidence!" I'm keeping her on a tight lead at the moment much to the distain of the local males. I wonder why people don't have their wandering male dogs done? That's very irresponsible too. It's cheaper and easier than the female op. Well thats good news in one respect as you can now watch her like a hawk and keep her from straying and getting in to trouble, if you are planning on getting her spayed after this season she can be done 3 months after she has finished when bits and pieces are back where they should be and hormon levels should be back to normal.     If it's not a Dobermann it's just a dog    Report

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