12 Days Old
Friday, November 1, 2019 at 7:17PM 
Raven has had a bit of an upset tummy today. Her stools are loose. It happens at times. She's still eating but not as much as she was. I gave her a half of a tab of zantac and she seems to be much better. But due to this I had to change out her blankets a lot. Pups are eating and gaining well. She did have a bit of brie cheese so maybe that was the culprit.
What do we do in a day at this stage?
I get up each morning after our son does the night shift. I change all the blankets in the 3 areas and start my 1st load. I then put out new water dishes and nathan collects all their food bowls to make them fresh food. I weight them. I take photos and then I put water dishes down for the adults while Nathan creates their meals.
Throughout the day, even when I am grooming, I watch them on the ipad and go in and out this pup or that pup on mom. Sometimes they find their own way and sometimes they need a bit of help.
Moms need to be groomed, loved up and massaged. I take photos, videos and upload them. I also do the blogs. As they are learning to use a pad, it is time consuming. Oh and I vacuum too as moms and kibble and hair falling out - as moms shed - blow their coat. This is due to pups pulling in all the nutrients not leaving much for the hair. It is why we feed them a protein rich diet filled with steak, ground meat, turkey, bacon, roast beef, cheese and the list goes on. Nathan is in charge of feeding and he does it well for adults and for the moms.
I am sure there is more but I am too tired to think about it.
It is interesting to watch the 2 Leti pups with eyes open still play with the Raven boy with eyes closed. He is reaping the benefits despite being younger.
Reader Comments (7)
OMG! It is exhausting reading what you have to do Darlah! There is so much involved and with three litters, there is so much more needed to be done. Thanks for sharing. I know all us checking the website every day appreciate and greatly value what you do to take care of the moms and pups. THANKS!
So interes. Thanks for sharing your routine. Will be very interesting when Raven’s boy opens his eyes!
You left out all the work you do for the boarding and daycare doggies too and all the endless grooming . You guys are the rock stars of the doggie world... :) Susan
The amount of work you do is incredible! I would never be able to do that much work. Just thought I would ask if you knew all Zantac products have been recalled. It's been in the news lately. If you Google it you will find out the reason.
Great, Mary... what I needed to hear. Glad all I gave her was half of a 75.
Susan: So much I left out. LOL
I use Pepcid, Darlah.