new puppy

[Mulishajoe]

So the wife's 11 year old yellow lab gave birth to a healthy black pup last night followed by a still born this morning. Anything we should look out for? Thanks

 

[trailhugger]

Do you know how many she was carrying?

I've never had a dog have pups, so I don't know much... but Congrats on the new puppy!

 

[Mulishajoe]

Thanks cyd think there were just the two can't feel anymore but idk might take her to the vet later today to see what they say.

 

[UTfball68]

Dang...only two??? Our labs were usually in the 6-8 range. Seeing as one was a still birth, that might be an indicator of potential issues with the other pup...so don't be surprised if it gets eaten...seriously, even if the issue isn't detectable by you.

 

[trailhugger]

Her age might be a factor in the smaller number, I've heard of that happening before with an older dog only birthing one or two.

We did have a cat, when I was a kid, eat one of her kittens. That was weird to learn about when I was eight (when I discovered the head).

I say call the vet.

 

[Mulishajoe]

Well she seems to be doing good letting the pup feed and the vet just said to keep an eye on her said it's very common for old dogs to only have 1 or 2. So only time will tell.

 

[ambrs96xj]

Congratulations!

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[ambrs96xj]

Dang...only two??? Our labs were usually in the 6-8 range. Seeing as one was a still birth, that might be an indicator of potential issues with the other pup...so don't be surprised if it gets eaten...seriously, even if the issue isn't detectable by you.

I had a dog do this once. It was horrible except she ate all 6 of them. I ended up getting rid of her....she wad kinda mean as well.
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[Mulishajoe]

Well had to separate pup from mom last night she was caught by me and jen with it almost all the way in her mouth and when stopped she just kept picking it up and moving it when it would try to feed. Checked momma and not much milk is coming out so time to bottle feed. Gotta get some formula today with the clost... stuff in it.

 

[Mulishajoe]

Well another day older feeding from a bottle seems to be going ok. Only time will tell.

 

[jeepin' jen]

Unfortunately my mom just called to break the news to us...our sweet little puppy didn't make it. She stopped breathing & they weren't able to revive her. We knew it was a possibility but its still heartbreaking

 

[ambrs96xj]

Unfortunately my mom just called to break the news to us...our sweet little puppy didn't make it. She stopped breathing & they weren't able to revive her. We knew it was a possibility but its still heartbreaking

I'm sorry to hear that. Its still heartbreakin even when you expect it.

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