They are getting to the exciting stage.
As they are 4 days older, they are a bit more active but Tempies crew is almost there too.
The boy almost climbs out. It means soon they will get out of the whelping box.
I swear it happens so fast and so slow at the same time.
In this gallery you will see the messy Spirit and the combed out version. LOL I comb them out daily but I fit it inbetween other things.
As you can see Spirit is snuggling with her pups above. It's adorable to catch a moment.
The pups day by day are getting more animated, It is wonderful to interact with them.
Look at that belly... The duo likes to snuggle a lot and they seem to be very content. They are interacting with each other and they do look around.
Sorry I am so late. Poor Spirit had loose stools most of the day but now she is better. Pups did not gain but they didn't lose so that is good. We had given her some new treats and they didn't agree with either mom but Spirit reacted worse. The bag is in the trash. Zukes Pumpkin and Sweet Potato.
I have yet to do the videos but will shortly.
Pups are well and are interacting with each other. It's fun to watch.
At this stage, the pups sleep more than not. If you actually timed them, they probably sleep 21-22 hours in a day and that decreases starting at 3 weeks where they start to get more interactive with each other. Sleep is critical as it helps them to grow.
It is also the stage that even though they are sleeping, before or after feeding, you hold them, snuggle, stroke them. This helps them to get conditioned to us and creates a positive experience that says - oh this is nice.
Soon Nathan will have to cut their nails. It is all a process and a fun one at that!
Darlah
