Our puppies are 19 days old today and only 1/6 have pooped today. They have no issues peeing and usually pee a lot. They are eating fine as well. We usually give the mom wet food mixed with her dry food, but she was getting some diarrhea so we held back for a day which is when they stopped pooping. I just gave her some wet food to see if it will help, but does anyone have any ideas of what it could be or what I could do?
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2 years back my dog had puppies. She was a good mom and when the dogs did poop and pee she would clean them up right away. If the problem goes on for longer than a day or two then you should have the mom and babies checked out. I would also talk with the vet about the diet for the mom. This could not be the best thing to give her. I had to stay away from the dry dog food when she was nursing the babies and go with pasta and rice for her to eat. My vet also had me give her some cheese to help her milk. I would speak with your vet to find out what is the best food they recommend for the mother and keep up with this for the next 4 to 5 weeks.
Did you get the pups AND the mom checked out?
I would, if you haven't already, take mum and the pups to the vet for a look see. I am worried if she is having diarrhea she may not be up to feeding the pups and the vet can point you to the time for human intervention to feed the babies. The vet can tell you the right brand of mothers milk to get for your breed and age. Some places sell it in feed stores, but others you need to get it from the vet or a certified pet store.
Post back with an update! Prayers for healing (and pooping for the pups and NO diarrhea for mom).
One day without pooping is not that unusual. If another day goes by, contact the vet.
Your fur baby needs a Vet,to make sure everything is ok .More than 2 days is concerning!
This is a good time to see your Vet to talk about feeding the pups before mom begins to wean them. In three weeks or so it will be time for vaccinations. Make a list and go see your Vet.
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