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Pets & Working Animals => Dogs => Topic started by: Kitchen Cottage on March 03, 2015, 12:28:12 pm
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Six beautiful working cocker puppies. First one delivered on the sofa just as i was going to bed last night. I didn't realise she was in labour. All six delivered in 3 and a half hours. I have 2 choccies, 2 blacks with white paws, a tricolor and a black.
how do i know if they are getting enough milk? They are latching and seem to be feeding but milk didnt come out when i squeezed, i don't know if i was doing it right.
I am a very nervous owner. Misty has eaten a lot, drunk and been to the loo
Xx
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I've never whelped a bitch so can offer no advice or guidance, but just wanted to say, "Congratulations!" :excited:
And, when you've time, piccies would be most welcome ;) :eyelashes: :eyelashes: :eyelashes:
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Gooooooooood! :thumbsup:
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very good news, congratulations. Photos please
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:thumbsup:
You will soon hear them if they aren't eating! As long as at feeding time you see them all latched on feeding happily, steadily gaining weightl - I weigh every day from birth, they lose a little then start gaining, any that are a little smaller get pushed out I top up feed. Day after birth I pop them in the car for a vet check up and jab for mum to contract her uterus/ make sure no retained placentas (I get the vet to come out to the car) Check pups for clefts etc.
I also start the puppy plan, rubbing ears, feet, turning upside down etc, later on as ears start to open up I start playing them firework audios etc
http://www.thepuppyplan.com/breeder#.VPXGsoaQGrU (http://www.thepuppyplan.com/breeder#.VPXGsoaQGrU)
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Your going to be busy. Good to hear all is well.
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Congratulations to you and Misty! Happy busy days ahead!
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Congratulations !
If you pinch the skin gently, if it spring s straight back down they're fine, if it doesn't go straight back they are dehydrated. Hope that makes sense....
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Congratulations Misty
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Well done, Misty :thumbsup:
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Congratulations to you both.
They should pass wee or poo to show they are feeding and as been said, put weight on. Rounded tummies and sleeping contently. :thumbsup:
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:relief:
I am such a nervous owner!
The puppy pads arrived but I'm returning them because they don't have a CE mark on them (Fleabay purchase) and I'm not burning my house down when I'm at work or roasting the puppies.
The puppies seem to be feeding because lots of wee marks on the blankets. I'm at changing blankets every 24 hours having stocked up at "primarni" beforehand and having raided my supply of aircraft sleeping blankets..
Misty is eating well but not drinking enough. I've made up blended oats and water however and she has had about a pint of that in the last 12 hours (it tastes very milky). Does anyone know how much milk in pints she is supposed to get through?
I'm afraid the really rubbish photo's are too big for this post but, really, you are missing nothing they are, as I said, really rubbish.... basically some back legs and shiny fur.
I moved some of the bedding out (she was on 2 dog beds because the puppies risk falling behind.. She gave me a look about that but I've left her with one thin mattress.
:fc: for the next few days....|I have to go into the office tomorrow but she is doing everything without me anyway!
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The puppy pads arrived but I'm returning them because they don't have a CE mark on them
Puppy pads do not fall under a "CE" directive so cannot be CE marked. If you see puppy pads with a CE mark, I would be more concerned.
There is not really any nead to feed Misty milk. SHe will drink water as and when she needs it.
Oh and congratulations :-)
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These are the electric heat pads, not house training pads.
i am not feeding milk. I am giving oats blended in water which comes out milky, because she doesnt seem to br drinking enough.
Xx
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These are the electric heat pads, not house training pads.Ah that would make sense. You should report the other one to your local trading standards!
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She will be getting enough fluids. Especially if you are feeding tinned meat as it is between 70 and 80 % water. And she is cleaning up after the pups which is fluids :tired:
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She is having sardines, chicken pasta and oats.
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Heat lamp above them much safer!! :innocent:
Good luck with pups, they sound gorgeous. :love: :dog:
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I am not going to do any additional heat as i have undefloor heating and i can feel the whelping bed floor iscwarm. :)
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ooh perfect, would love underfloor heating!! Pictures please! We have a working cocker, was (and still is) totally adorable as a pup!
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Photo's from the worlds WORST photographer.... i got three of them in a basket when Misty is feeding. She is very good but looks anxious when I take one out.
She is alone with them all day today. I expect some Misty accidents but I have stone floors so that is no problem. She has plenty of food and water.... :fc: :fc: :fc: :fc: :fc:
http://s1245.photobucket.com/user/kitchencottage/library/#/user/kitchencottage/library/Misty%20Puppies%202015?sort=3&page=1&_suid=14255388885410701157704955425 (http://s1245.photobucket.com/user/kitchencottage/library/#/user/kitchencottage/library/Misty%20Puppies%202015?sort=3&page=1&_suid=14255388885410701157704955425)
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A lovely litter, well done Misty :thumbsup: Stop worrying my dear, just make sure she has ample water. As the pups make greater demands on her milk she will drink and eat to keep up with them.
Enjoy them and leave mother to know best.
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Awwww ;D :love: :dog: Thank you for piccies :). Every day or so will be fine ;) :D
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I registered on the Puppy Plan because it looks fab!
I am very conscious I have a duty for these puppies to go to new homes well socialised.
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they look gorgeous!! :love: :dog:
Are you aiming to sell them to working homes or pet homes?
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Gorgeous! :love:
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working or agility homes :)
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Ooo does that mean that they are docked? I've always wanted a little cocker bitch, but seem to end up with everything but!
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Not Docked!! :o Nor is Misty, her tail is like a steel whip! I don't think it's too fragile... She is OFFICIALLY Waggiest Tail Herts and Essex 2014 :D
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Oh ok. I can't risk it as little Daisy had such a terrible time with her poor wager. I'll just keep looking longingly at your pictures ;)