🔺How to ensure the survival of your puppies from a bad mother
Ensuring the survival of puppies from a bad mother can be challenging, but with proper care and intervention, you can increase their chances of thriving. Here’s what you can do:
1. **Monitor Carefully:** Keep a close eye on the puppies and the mother’s behavior. Observe how she interacts with them and whether she’s providing adequate care, including nursing and keeping them warm.
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2. **Supplemental Feeding:** If the mother is not nursing the puppies adequately or rejecting them, you may need to provide supplemental feeding. Consult a veterinarian for guidance on the appropriate formula and feeding schedule.
Learn More3. **Warmth and Comfort:** Puppies are susceptible to cold temperatures. Ensure they are kept warm using heat lamps or a heating pad (on low setting) wrapped in a towel. Be cautious not to overheat them.
4. **Hygiene and Cleanliness:** Keep the puppies and their living area clean to prevent the spread of infections. Use clean bedding, change it regularly, and sanitize the area as needed.
5. **Stimulation:** Puppies need help to eliminate waste since the mother’s licking normally stimulates this. Gently rub their genital area with a warm, damp cloth after feeding to encourage elimination.
6. **Socialization:** Handle the puppies daily to get them used to human touch and interaction. This will make them more adaptable and help with future adoption.
7. **Medical Care:** Regularly monitor the puppies’ health. If you notice any signs of illness or distress, consult a veterinarian promptly.
8. **Vaccinations and Deworming:** Follow the recommended vaccination and deworming schedule provided by your veterinarian to ensure the puppies’ immune system is strong and they are protected against diseases.
9. **Weaning:** As the puppies grow, gradually introduce them to solid food. Consult your veterinarian for guidance on when and how to start the weaning process.
10. **Consult a Veterinarian:** If the mother’s behavior is endangering the puppies or she is showing signs of neglect or aggression, consult a veterinarian for advice on potential interventions.
11. **Foster Care or Hand-Rearing:** In extreme cases where the mother is completely neglecting or harming the puppies, you may need to consider fostering the puppies with a lactating female dog or hand-rearing them under the guidance of a veterinarian or experienced breeder.
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12. **Be Prepared:** Have an emergency plan in place in case the situation worsens. This may include having a backup plan for fostering or hand-rearing the puppies, if necessary.
Remember that every situation is unique, and it’s important to consult a veterinarian for personalized guidance based on the specific needs and conditions of the puppies and their mother. Your veterinarian can provide you with the best course of action to ensure the survival and well-being of the puppies.
🧩CREATED BY DR JOSEPH DEJI-FOLUTILE
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