Day 13
Today we woke to find most of the puppies eyes open. They also are doing more wobble-walking. Now things start getting fun, as you can see from the whelping box decorations… Sport is happy as a clam, thinking all these toys are hers. The puppies are noticing the toys on the floor of the box […]
Day 12
The pups eyes started to open late on Day 7, and today some of them appear to have their eyes all the way open though they are not yet adjusted. They seem to be using their eyes a little because I’m seeing slightly more interaction between a couple of the pups, and when I put […]
Day 11
Though this isn’t the best photo of Mr. Red, it must be shared as it makes me laugh in delight every time I see it: The whelping box has been completely changed to provide some cooling for the pups as well as some traction as some of the pups are starting to stand and wobble-walk […]
Day ten
Not much to report today. The puppies have been sleeping most of the day after partying all night at the milk bar… Both Sport and I are exhausted. Here’s a photo of Sport, taken yesterday after her bath. I’d say she’s looking fantastic for just having had 6 puppies!
Day nine
The pups got their nails trimmed today, using a small pair of human nail clippers. A few of them are starting to try getting their hind legs under them to walk, but the strength in their legs is not there yet. Up to this point they have been dragging themselves around, reminiscent of a seal, […]