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Old 02-18-2013, 09:00 AM  
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Default Re: URGENT NEED HELP! Raising orphan puppies.

Agree. Poor puppy, I hope she survives. Try and see a vet ILSmarki as the mum may also need checked over. Birthing puppies can be traumatising for a dog, but they normally manage well. Puppies this young benefit from the colostrum in mums milk for their immune stytem, but substitute milk can be fed (as long as it`s the correct formula) and fed frequently. As souffle said, it`s a 24 hour job hand rearing puppies.

Getting your dog speyed aswell now should be a priority to prevent unwanted litters. The puppies will benefit now from warmth and being with mum. If mum is not interested, then a vet should advise you on how to feed them. Please let us know how they are. x
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