Takabout Bulldogs
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Hi all,
My Moo had a singleton pup. I've raised puppies before but I've never had a single before. She is 3 weeks old and doing well so far. I had to supplement feeding for the first week or so because Moo's milk was slow coming in, but she did have plenty of colostrum. Faith (the puppy) is now aware of being by herself in her basket when she is awake between feedings and becomes very vocal. What can I do to help her not feel so lonely? I'm doing all I can to make sure she is well socialized, and let her interact with her older sister Lily. Lily loves Faith! She licks her and loves on her but is a bit clumsy at it and I don't want her to scare Faith so I try to let them visit while I keep Faith close to me. Faith is now starting to walk around and will need to be moved from her birth basket into the puppy corral in the next few days. I just feel so sorry for her because she has no siblings to keep her company, but I don't want to spoil her either to the point where she knows if she crys I'll come and get her. Moo is a good mom and I think Faith is large enough now that she wouldn't smother her, so would it be better to let them live together in the puppy pen?
Please no flaming or negative comments about having bred her. I plan to keep Faith, along with Moo and Lily as a permanent family members. I love my little wiggle butts :-)
Please any advise you give will be greatly appreciated.
Kerry
My Moo had a singleton pup. I've raised puppies before but I've never had a single before. She is 3 weeks old and doing well so far. I had to supplement feeding for the first week or so because Moo's milk was slow coming in, but she did have plenty of colostrum. Faith (the puppy) is now aware of being by herself in her basket when she is awake between feedings and becomes very vocal. What can I do to help her not feel so lonely? I'm doing all I can to make sure she is well socialized, and let her interact with her older sister Lily. Lily loves Faith! She licks her and loves on her but is a bit clumsy at it and I don't want her to scare Faith so I try to let them visit while I keep Faith close to me. Faith is now starting to walk around and will need to be moved from her birth basket into the puppy corral in the next few days. I just feel so sorry for her because she has no siblings to keep her company, but I don't want to spoil her either to the point where she knows if she crys I'll come and get her. Moo is a good mom and I think Faith is large enough now that she wouldn't smother her, so would it be better to let them live together in the puppy pen?
Please no flaming or negative comments about having bred her. I plan to keep Faith, along with Moo and Lily as a permanent family members. I love my little wiggle butts :-)
Please any advise you give will be greatly appreciated.
Kerry