Busy Days and Week One Puppy Photos

Week One puppy Photos 

Jenny

 We'll have more photos each week as the pups become more active and eyes and ears open. 

Eyes will begin to open at around 10-14 days. Several of the pups have eyes partially open as of last night. Ears begin to open at around 14-18 days. 

 Another milestone during their second week is for pups to double their weight by Day 10. Jethro, Kate, Jenny and Breena had already hit this milestone as of Day 8 and the others have now reached that mark as well. 

The pups are beginning to pull themselves partially up on their front legs. One of the pups walked across the box and back last night, albeit with jerky and uncoordinated movement. 

 We had a bit of a set back with some loose stools from the pups which has required dosing them with clavamox, an anti-diarrhea product called Bio Sponge and probiotics. We caught things quickly and all pups seem to be recovering and are gaining weight. We've been working overtime (with Kodi's assistance) to keep the pups and whelping box clean and warm. Kodi is meticulously clean and taking amazing care of her pups. 

 We have a long to-do list today. In addition to dosing the pups with their meds, they h

Jac or Ziva

ad a little sponge bath/rinse this morning and they will get another nail trim today. We will be removing Kodi's stitches and will give her a bath today or tomorrow.  Laundry is an ongoing puppy chore and Delta and Koll require grooming and entertainment too.  Never a dull moment!