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How do Chihuahua puppies take care of unweaned Chihuahuas?

2021-09-10 / 301 Read

Puppy refers to a puppy that is about 45 days old from birth to weaning. Most puppies are very weak during lactation, so they not only need double care, but also proper care. Let the puppies learn to take care of themselves and cultivate their ability to survive independently. The work that the owner has to do is to keep warm, prevent pressure, fix the teat, and replenish milk in time.

How

First of all, after the puppy dog is born, it goes from the constant temperature environment inside the mother to the variable temperature environment outside the body, These spotless little guys have sparse coats and the thermostat function has not yet been fully formed, so it is necessary to do a good job of keeping warm. At the same time, the puppies born in Hong Kong have very soft bones, can stand unsteadily, and have difficulty moving. This is where the owner needs intensive care.

Secondly, be careful about breastfeeding and supplementation. Antibodies have not yet been produced in the newborn dog, but the female dog at this time secretes a large amount of breast milk rich in various antibodies, so the newborn dog should be fed enough colostrum. When the puppies are slightly older and the supply of breast milk is insufficient, they need to supplement milk properly. Do not feed milk at this time, because the puppy's gastrointestinal function is very poor, and milk is very easy to cause diarrhea at this time. It is best to use special dog milk powder, and skim milk or high calcium skim milk powder can also be used to reduce the cost. After boiling and sterilizing, feed it with a bottle, and the temperature should be around 27. The amount of milk supplementation generally does not need to be deliberately limited, but only when it is full. After 25 days of age, you can try to add food with broth and porridge. The little guys often compete for milk when feeding. In order to avoid conflicts and individual stunted growth, the nipples of each little guy should be fixed so that they can eat their own milk and live in peace with each other.

Again, the daily management should be taken care of carefully and meticulously. After the puppy is born 5 days, you can take advantage of the good weather of wind and warm sun, take them outdoors and share the sun with the bitch, 2 times a day, half an hour each time is the best. In this way, the puppy can breathe fresh air, and use the ultraviolet rays in the sun to kill the bacteria on the body, which is also conducive to the dryness of the coat and accelerates its growth. There is a lot of dirt on the puppy's body, so they should be wiped with a soft cloth in time, and they should be bathed every two days. After bathing, you can trim the toenails of the puppy, so as to avoid scratching the breast of the bitch and other pups when feeding. After the puppies have a certain amount of physical strength and energy, they can be guided to play and play outdoors, but they must prevent biting and fighting each other.

Finally, it is best for the owner to make records every day, observe carefully, treat different pups differently, and take first aid measures in time if they are unwell. The advantage of a comprehensive record is that the growth pattern of the puppy can be found in the comparison and identification, and scientific management can be carried out to achieve the best results.