My dog died leaving 5 pups that are 3 weeks old. I have another female with pups that is willing to nurse them. Are we doing her any harm by doing this?

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Hi Ed,

I just found your web site and found it great. I need help yesterday(19th june) my cavalier king charles died of a heart attack, we were devastated of course but she has left us with 5 beautiful pups. all health and 3 weeks old. I dont know what to do. Ive gotten some milk replacement and some bottles but its not working. I also have a bitch with six pups who seems more than glad to share her milk, her pups are 2 weeks old. Is this ok are we doing her any harm its like a revolving door. she is in and out to both litters all day today. without her i would be lost.

Any advise would be a help. i would be very gratefull if you could reply to this email i need help fast thanks.....

Nicola

Cindy's Answer:

You have a great bitch that will accept another bitch's puppies – most females would kill other's pups when they have a littler. The more fluids she drinks the more milk she makes. Give her 2 or 3 cans (not cups) of chicken broth or beef broth a day along with her water.

Fact is, at 3 weeks the pups can start to be weaned. Go to my bottle feeding page. Make your own formula and have them lap it from a bowl. Feed this for a week, then start to add raw uncooked hamburger mixed into the formula very well.

Good Luck!

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