Puglodge

I am so sorry for your loss. It does hurt a lot and sometimes is hard to understand. I am sure everything will go well from now on.

This is the first time we have had the whelping box in our room. Usually we would have it located in the family room off the kitchen however we have 7.5 week puppies in there. It has worked well but you hear every sound and movement and get up continuously on autopilot. The family room for me is the preferred option.

Good luck. At least tomorrow is Sunday.

The more they feed the more mum will make and her milk will come down faster. The colostrum always looks like there is not enough but it is so rich. Are they crying much? If they seem content, still keep putting them on as often as you can to see if they would like to drink. Mine would stay on there for an hour at a time. Some puppies will lay there and look content but may need a bit of encouragement so they don't slip under the radar. Mine are laying on a heat pad even though today is quite warm as this will help them digest the milk. If they become too warm they will move. I weigh at least 3-4 times a day in the first few days to graph the gain. As the loss is small you should see a gain soon. I am sure you are doing everything right.

Congratulations Paptacular. We have both been busy the last two days. Our pugs usually lose around 10% (less if small) in the first 24 hours but we would then expect them to go up. We don't top up if they are strong as we want them to get as much of the colostrum as possible. Our smallest puppy was born at 114gm, dropped to 112gm in the first 12 hours but is now 130gm 40 hrs after birth. He is strong, drinks the most out of the 7 puppies and is fiesty. Good luck.

Blossom started whelping at 2.50pm and finished at 6.25pm. Perfect time of day and no complications.

Comgrats Puglodge...where in Vic are you? Thanks Shazzapug. B/Marsh.

Blossom gave birth to 7 puppies this afternoon. 4 girls 3 boys. All healthy and drinking well.

We buy the silver TFN pens from Petstock (110.00). We use them all the time when we have a litter from separating the kitchen from the lounge at night to the puppies playpen through the day in the lounge or outside. We couldn't live without them. We have Pugs so only buy the 45cm high x 8 panels. They are the best height so our kids and guests don't trip over them. They are also pre-joined so fold up quickly. I can attach a photo if you need to see it.

We have been going to John Watts for over 8 years. Excellent repo. specialist.

Congratulations 'The Ark' on the safe arrival of your five puppies. Would love to see some photos.

Hi I have been a member for a number of years but did not rejoin last year. I may look at the website and get the application to rejoin. The vet was for one of our puppy buyers who lives in Shepparton but had a bad experience with one there.(first time ever at a vet) She emailed us at the time asking for any names of vets. I think she has since found a lovely one. Thank you both for your help.

OMG they are so gorgeous SBT101. I absolutely love the white ones. I bet they are very cuddly.

Hi Everyone Blossom (fawn Pug) was confirmed today with an ultrasound 5-7 puppies due 31st January.

Thanks. They were out for their daily play ( 5 minutes and they are exhausted) and as they are typical girls and don't travel light they always bring their toys. I don't think they take much notice of them but I love to give they colourful toys to look at. Good luck with Jess. Is she due this week? MonElite sorry to hear about all of the trauma your girl went through. I am glad it is over for you and you have 10 beautiful puppies. Stolzseinrotts gorgeous photos of all of your babies. How hard to must be to tell them apart?

We are using that type at present but Rosie kept digging it after the puppies were born ( as they do) and the white rubber was flaking off everywhere. We would have to pick out the pieces all the time as we worried the puppies may inhale or swallow some. Last night I ordered the normal type without rubber backing. I have since cut it in half for the whelping box so that paper is exposed at one end and Rosie can dig that up. I don't think I will buy that type again.

Congratulations Bulldust, Redkidsmum, MonElite and Firestone on the safe arrival of your litters.

Good Luck Talisker with the impending litter.

CONGRATULATIONS. How exciting! Were you expecting that many? Make sure you get some rest. Remember when people would say to sleep when the baby was sleeping but we never did. I think you have a good reason to do it with your puppies. I will never complain about my small litter ever after hearing your news. ;)

Excellent news that Cynda is feeling better.

Glad to hear that the little girl is doing better. One of our girls was very unsettled last week for about 24 hours. She whinged and wouldn't feed as well as usual. We did the same things and kept her warm, kept offering the boob. In the end she threw up twice (fresh milk) and did a huge poo by herself (1 1/2 in long). I think her tummy was just unsettled but it worries you so much. Mum watching over her girls.

I love it. I love it. I love it. Merry Christmas

Is that normal for pugs????? The earliest we have had eyes open was at 12 days. Probably 1-2 days earlier than most of our litters. These girls came out screaming and were very strong from the start. They also crawled around the box with their head up like their eyes should be open. We have had a litter that waited until 14 days.

Our girls opened their eyes yesterday at 9 days old.