She was eating Hills Science diet canned food but I just switched her to Taste of The Wild Puppy, soaked to mush.
She gobbles it down!
The stupid breeders were expecting her to eat cheap ‘confetti’ dog food with no soaking and tiny, useless baby teeth.
She’s gotten better enough to be acutely aware now that her siblings and mom aren’t here and cries for them often.
My heart breaks.
Puppies should stay with their litter *at least* 8 weeks, preferably 10 or 12.
But, it is what it is.
If she’d stayed there 2 more ~hours~, we’d be having a memorial thread for her, instead.
I barely got her to the e-vet in time, as it was.
[she was on her way *out*]
I am going to try to get a video of her running around for you all, so you can see how far she’s come in such a short time.
Truly, it is a miracle.
I am so glad to hear this good news. Give her a big kiss for me. :} smooch
If you love a pup, it will come to you from the very jaws of death. They live to love and be loved.
I wish I could help with more than prayers for her continued success. I so admire you and your hubby for your dedication and love for this little one!
Thanks for the updates. I can’t wait to view the video when you get a chance (and try to get as much sleep as possible)!
That’s wonderful news!
Still Halla & all the ‘Mander family in my thoughts. Felt kinda bad I couldn’t afford to do more.
Heartbreaking how callous the breeders are, tho she’s lucky to have tumbled into your hands, Salamander.
What great news to have this early morning! Continued prayers for your beloved pup and its family.
SO glad she’s better.
Even our guy at 8 weeks preferred the puppy chow soaked. We set out the dry (Purina w/chicken shreds, which he loves) as a choice and provided about 1/3 c soaked 3x/day. By exactly 9 weeks, he ignored the slop and went for the dry. I can hear the crunch!
They grow so fast at this age, I add in 1 jar of baby meat/broth per day, straight from the jar. He like dehydrated apple slices or dehydrated liver w/garlic powder as treats and the occasional puppy milk bone. I keep a large supply of the thin rawhides around for chewies and disappear them when they get frayed enough to be a potential problem. Of course, he’d rather chew driveway gravel, firewood, furniture and records boxes!
My first pup below 5 months old. It is an experience! Right now, he’s sleeping in after going out for a quick potty, so he’s an angel. ;)
If you could find an old fashioned alarm clock and place it under her blanket it might help. Also try a hot water bottle. The gentle warmth and the ticking (heartbeat) simulate the presence of her mother and may help with separation anxiety.
Regards,
GtG