her puppy?

She had a litter last week. Now today the mother is pushing away one of the puppies. The owner is going on a cruise, and leaves this Sunday morning. I offered to take the puppy and bottle feed it till she gets back.

But why would the Mom do this? I've been told they do it because the puppy is gonna die anyway.

Other ideas why she might do this? _________________

Thanks!

The puppy could have some sort of health issue...or not. How many puppies does the mom have? What type of dog? How does the puppy look?

She "smells" something wrong with the pup maybe?

She "smells" something wrong with the pup maybe?

I was told something similar to this but I also know of this happening to someone else and the barn cat took care of the puppy...yes, actually nursed the pup...and the puppy lived.

momma may not be producing enough milk to sustain the entire litter. She may be sacrificing one (the weakest link), to feed the others.

Runt of the litter?

momma may not be producing enough milk to sustain the entire litter. She may be sacrificing one (the weakest link), to feed the others.

there's a thought! Thanks.

I really want to try to keep the puppy alive. I don't know why.

Runt of the litter?

Momma dog had 5.

1 died already.

Momma dog had 5.

1 died already.

:ohwell:

:ohwell:

I know.

Momma dog had 5.

1 died already.

I believe 1 passing is pretty standard, espically if this is her first litter

I believe 1 passing is pretty standard, espically if this is her first litter

this is her 3rd litter.

this is her 3rd litter.

Why? Any chance in talking her into having the mother spayed?

What kind of dogs?

Maybe she just doesn't like him..

Why? Any chance in talking her into having the mother spayed?

No.

What kind of dogs?
Husky


Maybe she just doesn't like him..

Could be. :shrug:

:lol:

No.


Husky




Could be. :shrug:

:lol:

Aww, I Love Huskies!

Aww, I Love Huskies!

Too many end up in shelter to keep breeding more.

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Too many end up in shelter to keep breeding more.

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Some people like pure bred dogs and there's NOTHING wrong with that. :rolleyes:

I think it's strange that the owner would go on a cruise knowing that her dog has a litter of puppies, and especially when there is an issue.

I think it's strange that the owner would go on a cruise knowing that her dog has a litter of puppies, and especially when there is an issue.

Most cruises are expensive and planned months ahead of time. If I had someone to care for the dog I sure as hell would not miss my cruise. Most tickets are non-refundable. :shrug:

I think it's strange that the owner would go on a cruise knowing that her dog has a litter of puppies, and especially when there is an issue.

Well here's the story...
She booked the cruise 7 months ago.

This pregnancy was not planned. She always separates her males & females when they come in heat.

Didn't get them separated in time. :ohwell:

Well here's the story...
She booked the cruise 7 months ago.

This pregnancy was not planned. She always separates her males & females when they come in heat.

Didn't get them separated in time. :ohwell:

Gotcha. If it were me, I'd stay home. I once had to miss a trip to San Antonio because my sheep were due to lamb. :shrug: Different strokes for different folks.

back to the puppy issue....are they hydrated? if you pinch their skin does it bounce back ??? also no matter what litter ...no pups need to die. check their feet and underside...do you see any little scabs??? between their toes?? if the unbillical was not treated with betadine or something like that ,bacteria can get in there and cause septacemia(sp??) a blood infection..pups would need antibiotics and some sugar water till they recover(10 days of antibiotics) usually Clavimox....would not hurt to have a vet check them out...make sure the little one that is getting kicked out stays warm..good luck

Some people like pure bred dogs and there's NOTHING wrong with that. :rolleyes:

MANY pure bred dogs end up in the shelter. :rolleyes: Picked up at least 5 pure bred dogs with their papers at the shelter over the course of rescuing. Some paid over 2000.00 and still dropped them in the shelter. Seems it doesn't matter where the pup starts his life as much as where it ends its life.

Well here's the story...
She booked the cruise 7 months ago.

This pregnancy was not planned. She always separates her males & females when they come in heat.

Didn't get them separated in time. :ohwell:

Good luck with the pup and thanks for caring enough to try to help!

MANY pure bred dogs end up in the shelter. :rolleyes: Picked up at least 5 pure bred dogs with their papers at the shelter over the course of rescuing. Some paid over 2000.00 and still dropped them in the shelter. Seems it doesn't matter where the pup starts his life as much as where it ends its life.

I am not a dog owner nor do I ever really intend to be but my parents are. They have pure breds and rescues. They take really well of their dogs. They love Malamutes and pay big bucks for them. So be it. They take good care of them. Good luck finding one of those in a rescue with papers and suitable for breeding. :rolleyes:

I am not a dog owner nor do I ever really intend to be but my parents are. They have pure breds and rescues. They take really well of their dogs. They love Malamutes and pay big bucks for them. So be it. They take good care of them. Good luck finding one of those in a rescue with papers and suitable for breeding. :rolleyes:

Big bucks is not always an indication of a well-bred animal.

Big bucks is not always an indication of a well-bred animal.

Correct! Even if the dog was well bred, they may discover a flaw in the dogs personality which any reputable breeder would stop the line right there. Unless they are just doing it for the money. :shrug: My poor guy was never allowed to do the deed! :lol: But they do not have to be able to breed to become a valued family member.

HOW ARE THE PUPPIES DOING??????
I agree with the cost thing...I bought a chihuahua pup...no papers ...bad patella ...$1,200 later she is good as new !!!( hate to think what her life could have been like if I did not buy her....would her leg have ever gotten fixed?) A friend bought a AKC Bulldog..$1200 ...she discovered the pup is deaf ....oops...hgher cost does not make higher quality

Big bucks is not always an indication of a well-bred animal.

I know this. But I still do not think that there is nothing wrong with buying a pure bred animal, especially if it is from a good breeder. I think that getting a rescue is wonderful but some people are just in love with certain breeds. :shrug:

I hope the pups do well, I HATE to see animals suffer.

As far as $$ for breeds. I bought an AKC Beagle puppy form a local breeder for $600. He has seizures, allergic to everything, chews his feet, drags his butt, costs tons of money in vet visits. I wouldn't trade him for the world though, he's my kid. He's almost 7yrs old now.

I also have a registered German Shepherd which I got while in Germany from a breeder for $600. She has absolutely no medical issues. My mail lady found out I had her and told her friends- I had people I didn't know knocking on my door wanting to breed with my shepherd. Saying you know how much money you could make with her... I said yes and no thank you, I had her spayed as soon as she was able to be spayed. They just looked at me in amazement walked away... She's almost 6yrs old now.

I know this. But I still do not think that there is nothing wrong with buying a pure bred animal, especially if it is from a good breeder. I think that getting a rescue is wonderful but some people are just in love with certain breeds. :shrug:

Do you think a good breeder would leave a litter at home to go on vacation?

Do you think a good breeder would leave a litter at home to go on vacation?

Yep. That's alot of money to lose. Did NP post that this person was a breeder? :confused:

NP any updates on the pups?

Yep. That's alot of money to lose. Did NP post that this person was a breeder? :confused:

She said this was the dog's third litter. Sounds like a breeder to me. :shrug: She could have aborted the litter since it was accidental and she knew she was going on a cruise.

Anyways, I'm done with this thread. :howdy:

She said this was the dog's third litter. Sounds like a breeder to me. :shrug: She could have aborted the litter since it was accidental and she knew she was going on a cruise.

Anyways, I'm done with this thread. :howdy:

:jameo:

Most tickets are non-refundable. :shrug:

Get insurance and they are. :yay:

Get insurance and they are. :yay:

Not that I'll have the opportunity to go on a cruise anytime soon. :lol:

Yep. That's alot of money to lose. Did NP post that this person was a breeder? :confused:

This woman is a breeder.

NP any updates on the pups?

The original plan fell through. The pup is at a vet.

This woman is a breeder.



The original plan fell through. The pup is at a vet.

how is it doing?

how is it doing?

:shrug: I don't know.

:shrug: I don't know.

oh. Hope it's doing ok. Husky's are pretty dogs. I just hate all the hair that comes with them. :killingme

I am not a dog owner nor do I ever really intend to be but my parents are. They have pure breds and rescues. They take really well of their dogs. They love Malamutes and pay big bucks for them. So be it. They take good care of them. Good luck finding one of those in a rescue with papers and suitable for breeding. :rolleyes:

I also have a Malamute and wanted one for years. Being that they are a rarer breed, I didn't want to risk getting one from a shelter that could potentially be bred badly. I found a breeder in PA and really checked them out before buying my Malamute. I paid about $750 for her and she is worth every penny!:biggrin:

I also have a Malamute and wanted one for years. Being that they are a rarer breed, I didn't want to risk getting one from a shelter that could potentially be bred badly. I found a breeder in PA and really checked them out before buying my Malamute. I paid about $750 for her and she is worth every penny!:biggrin:

My parents' girl passed away a few months ago. :bawl: She was a great dog. They did alot of research on the breeder. I am not sure that they'll get another one though. They want to start traveling more and they can't take one with them in the camper. Kennel costs for big dogs are too hefty for them.

My parents' girl passed away a few months ago. :bawl: She was a great dog. They did alot of research on the breeder. I am not sure that they'll get another one though. They want to start traveling more and they can't take one with them in the camper. Kennel costs for big dogs are too hefty for them.

I am so sorry. Mine is only a year old so I hope I have years and years to come to enjoy her. She's quite the character. At 110lbs, she thinks she's a lap dog. She is really enjoying this frigid weather. I over-heard one of our neighbors talking to her saying that we must not love her because she's out in the cold. :rolleyes:

I am so sorry. Mine is only a year old so I hope I have years and years to come to enjoy her. She's quite the character. At 110lbs, she thinks she's a lap dog. She is really enjoying this frigid weather. I over-heard one of our neighbors talking to her saying that we must not love her because she's out in the cold. :rolleyes:

:roflmao: I bet you that she's happier in this weather. My parents' old boy is perkier than ever. His undercoat has come in and he's so fluffy now. The girl used to rest her head on my belly when I was pregnant. It was cute. She'd #### her head sideways when the baby would move and get this bewildered expression on her face. I miss her.

That's because they don't care about the dog or puppies, they just care about the $$$$ the puppies will bring.

:roflmao: I bet you that she's happier in this weather. My parents' old boy is perkier than ever. His undercoat has come in and he's so fluffy now. The girl used to rest her head on my belly when I was pregnant. It was cute. She'd #### her head sideways when the baby would move and get this bewildered expression on her face. I miss her.

Oh yes she is. My heart tells me I should bring her in because it's so darn cold but she refuses to come in. Most of the time she's asleep on the dirt. She looks at me when I tell her to come in and then lays her head back down. :lol: