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puppies...? Does anyone how to feel for puppies in the mothers belly, or has done it before? If so can you explain, if not, do you know how a site?

??Puppies?? I am looking for free puppies, any breed (even mix) in my area, i live in kansas but i would travel to western missouri! Thanks, and if you know a real place where you have seen free puppies please tell me. i am willing to pay for its bills after i get it... i just wanted a mix breed and generally them dogs dont cost that much... i already have the stuff for a dog just need to get the dog... lol

How old should puppies be before you can feed them puppies food? I have 5 puppies that are 6 weeks old. There mom ran off and never came back. For the past 3 weeks I have been feeding the puppies 2% milk. How old the puppies have to be before I can give them puppy chow?

How many puppies can you put in a crate to send on an airline? I am going to have 4 puppies who are 9 weeks old. I am moving across the country from Florida to California. My mom is going to send me my 4 puppies by plane. Can you put 4 puppies in one crate? Or no? The puppies are 5 lbs each.

How old before puppies stop teething and when will they loose puppy teeth ? How old before puppies stop teething and when will they loose puppy teeth ? Our 13 week old puppy chews everthing it can get hold of.

How many puppies can an owner register with the AKC in a year? Im curious how a dog owner can register tons of puppies with the AKC each year. I thought there was a rule that you could only register 27 a year. I know a couple who has had several AKC litters this year. 30+ puppies. It a nice facility but Im curious. How do these people get away with it? Is it considered a kennel or puppy mill?

What do puppies feel like inside the female? Today is my dog's 42 day of pregnancy at 55 we are doing xrays to find out for sure. So far i feel something right below the rib cage in the left side. Its not a perfect circle is more like an oval or lined shaped, or at least thats what it feels like. Could it also be a vein? I dont know if thats where the puppy/puppies could be located by the way. What do puppies feel like? And where? I am NOT pressing on her "guts" you need to stop being rude or go away since your pointless because you come without an answer. You come to be rude to people. Like always. Thanks she is a Scottish Terrier and took her for palpation at day 24. Vet told me she felt 1 or 2 things in there. So this is why she probably wont show untill the last week and i probably wont be able to feel them untill then either.

My puppy bites the other puppies and will not let go, the puppy cry. How can I get them to stop? Our litter of puppies bite each other to the point where the puppy getting bitten starts to cry, the puppy doing the biting just will not let go. What can I do to stop this behavior? Our puppies are 8 weeks old and need help.

How old should puppies be before you take them outside? My Siberian Husky had puppies from a Chocolate Lab. The puppies are 2 1/2 weeks old. I live in North Dakota where there is quite a bit of snow. At what age can I take the puppies outside? Is 3 weeks too early or would it be better to wait longer?

How do I help the puppies wean from momma? The 2 puppies just turned 6 weeks old. The vet said we should have the weaned by the middle of next week. He suggested giving them puppy food with water or milk ground up in the blender. We've been doing this since last Tuesday and the puppies seem to only eat a small bit each time. One puppy tends to eat more than the other. I try to feed them at least 4 times a day. They still try to suck on their mom whenever she is around. Any ideas for helping the process along?

How old are puppies when they open their eyes? I'm doing a project in my biology class and have to raise a viritual puppy litter. I tried looking up how old puppies are when they open their eyes, but I have found answers ranging from 8 - 21 days. This seemed like a pretty big range, so I decided to come here. Is it also true that a puppy's ears usually open a few days after their eyes?

Can puppies get their purebreed license if both parents get registered after the pregnancy/birth? If the mother's purebreed status is already registered, but the father's isn't quite through the paper work, is it safe to allow them to have the puppies knowing that the father's registration will come through sooner or later so the puppies can be registered and sold as purebreeds?

My pug puppies are 3 weeks old today, when do I start intoducing them to moistened puppy food? I have heard 3 weeks to 4 weeks. Do puppies start nursing less frequent when they hit 3 weeks old? I'm not planning on taking them from their mother until at least 8 weeks old.

How many puppies can an Old English Sheepdog have and how many times can they have puppies? I have an Old English Sheepdog. They also are known as bobtails. Please answer. I really need to know even though she can't have puppies. At least give me an estimate on just an average dog.

What is the difference between purina puppy chow :all puppies and purina puppy chow :large breed puppies? My parents accidental bought purina puppy chow for all puppies instead of the puppy chow for large breed puppies. Should we take the bag back and get the large breed puppy food or is the all puppy food fine for her. Does she need the joint lubrication stuff in her food or will she be fine in the future and not get any joint problems unless she is overweight or getting old?

How many puppies does a maltese have on a first litter? We have a Maltese whom we are going to be breeding (with other maltese) in the future. While being watched by a friend of ours while we were out of town, she mated with a neighbor's begeal and is now pregnant. We have found a good homes for up to 3 puppies, but I've read conflicting information over whether a first litter is larger or smaller than usual. All of the information I have is on breeding maltese with maltese, does the father's breed make a difference in the mechanics of pregnancy and birth? Does anyone have any puppy-rearing advice, I want to make sure I do everything right by the pups. Any help would be appreciated!

How much puppies can a Cocker Spaniel have? What's the minimum and maximum of puppies could an adult Cocker Spaniel have? I want to make sure if I can take care half of them and the other half to my cousins (of the total number of puppies). It would be hard work but I don't want to sell them to the pet stores. No way would I do that.

How safe is it to nurse puppies from a different mother? A woman my mother knows just recently had a litter of puppies with her dog, although one survived. Our dog had puppies, too, and one has also survived out of a litter of six. The woman's dog won't nurse her puppy, but our dog is nursing ours. How safe would it be to take the woman's puppy and have her nurse on our dog instead?

What color puppies will a buff female and chocolate male cocker spaniel have? I am looking to buy a puppy cocker spaniel for my husband. I wanted to buy one from a local AKC breeder in town, but their next litter has a chocolate male and buff female. My husband is wanting a parti or tri colored male. My question is, is it possible for them to have puppies that aren't solid colors?

What can you do for puppies suffering from fading puppy syndrome? I had the puppies to the vet and he gave them fluid under the skin and recommended giving them a drop of karo syrup before bottle feeding them. Although the mother has milk they are not sucking from her. Because they are dehydrated we are mixing the Just Born formula half and half with water. The whelping area is 80+ degrees. The puppies are 9 days old. Any suggestions at all would be greatly appreciated. I am also wondering if this is genetic or if it could be an infection.

When should I start feeding my puppies actual puppy food and not mothers milk? I have 7 puppies who are now about 2 1/2 weeks old still feeding off their mother. When should I start feeding then puppy chow and how should I start giving it to them?

What would eat puppies that are in a fenced in yard? My bulldog had 8 puppies. Something is eating them & it's not her. We have had 5 puppies come up missing and they are now 3 weeks old.

Our dog is not wanting to feed her puppies anymore, are there any alternatives for feeding the puppies? The puppies are 3 weeks old, There are 8 of them. The mother has been doing so well feeding and taking care of them, but the last few days, she is not showing interest in them. She won't lay down long enough for them to nurse anymore. You can tell she is getting aggrevated with them. How long do the puppies need to nurse for before they switch to regular food & water/milk? Are there any ways we can help the mother get back to showing interest in her puppies?

My puppies have not been well fed and they are now 8 weeks. Is there hope for full growth and height? They are greatdane puppies from a large litter (10) . They apparently have not been fed well and are now too small for there age. I intend to feed them well hence, but I fear the loss of their first 8 weeks will affect the full potential of their growth. Is there still time to salvage, as I am aware that dogs grow well only within a certain stage.

How old are puppies supossed to be before they leave their mom? I am thinking about getting a puppy but I don't know what age I should b looking for. I basically want to know what age when puppies are old enough to leave their mom. 6 weeks? 8 weeks? 10 weeks? 12 weeks? 16 weeks?

How old do puppies have to be before you can start holding them? Just one week ago, my dog had puppies. I was wondering how old newborn pups have to be before you can start holding them. I have been very careful about handling these newborn puppies ever since they were born. Also, my mom has this firm belief that newborn puppies will get suck from being handled too much. Is that true? Also, my mom has this firm belief that newborn puppies will get sick from being handled too much. Is that true?

What is Weaning puppies and when will pomeranian puppies open their eyes? I've been reading about the weaning process but it doesn't tell me what it is. My pups will be 1 week old on tuesday. Also, When will Pomeranian puppies open their eyes?

How can I stop one of my puppies from constantly beating up on the other? I have two puppies from the same litter, both females and they are about four months old. The smaller one is constantly picking on her bigger sister. I understand that it is how puppies play but it starts to become a problem because the smaller one causes the other to yelp in pain and still doesn't stop after that. She was a calm puppy before but she is now starting to growl and snap at myself and my family. Is she just trying to establish dominance? My father isn't very understanding and says if it doesn't stop we will have to get rid of her, but I don't want that. Does anyone have any advice on how to stop her behavior?

What age should I start feeding my puppies canned puppy food? I have 8 2 week old puppies who i am wondering when they can eat canned puppy food.

How many German Shepherd puppies will be born if this is the first litter? I am just wondering about how many German Shepherd puppies will be born if this is the first litter? I know it will cost a lot of money to raise a litter. Her mother had 5 German Shepherd puppies. All Alive & Healthy. Anyways, some people are saying that the first litter will be small like about 3-6. I am not too sure about this. Any Help will be good. Thanks in advance.

What is the best formula to use for handfeeding puppies from birth? Looking for the best puppy formula for Jack Russell Pups, The mother is getting ready to have the puppies and in previous litters she will not let her puppies eat. I am caring for this dog, she is not mine. I have alot of experience with puppies but not feeding the day of birth? Not sure when I should start feeding either

How can I volunteer to help train puppies to become service dogs in the Oklahoma City area? I am very interested in helping to raise / train dogs or puppies to become service dogs for people with disabilities. I am looking for an organization in the Oklahoma City area that does this. What I am interested in doing is helping to get the puppy used to everything, such as taking it to the store, out to eat, the airport, etc. I have seen puppies wearing those vests before, but not lately and not since I moved to Oklahoma. Does anyone know of an organization like this or where I might be able to find more information on it? Thank you!

How many shots do puppies need and how much do they cost? I am getting a puppy on Monday and he is 6 weeks old. The people selling him said that all of their puppies have gotten their first round of shots. How many more "rounds" do they need? And how much will it cost me? Can somebody tell me around how much the shots will cost? The cost isn't a huge problem but I just want to know.

What would you call puppies that are half shiitzu half chihuahua? My Shitzu is having puppies and the father is a chihuahua, what type of puppies will they be. (ex.- Pekichi, Pekipoo etc.)

When do puppies start opening their eyes after they are born? My chihuahua's puppies are 1 week and 4 days old;they are going to be 2 weeks on Wednesday. And it looks like they already want to open their eyes because the eye lid moves.

When you leave a heater on new born puppies then cut it off during the night will it make them sick? My beagle just had puppies this morning. I put her & her puppies in a outdoor shed with a little portable heater. But I wont be able to leave it on during the night. Will the difference make the puppies sick or anything?

How do I get my puppies to poo in one spot? My puppies are 3 month old Labs. They are outside dogs and they are really good, well behaved puppies but they poo everywhere on the grass. My yard is really big and it's a pain picking the poo up everyday. So how do I train my dogs to poo only in one spot like in a corner or somewhere? Thanks Alot!!

How many puppies can a border collie have? I want my boarder collie to have puppies and i want to know how many she might have?

How long after birth of puppies can the female get fixed? My female Chihuahua just had 6 puppies and now we want to get her fixed. I don't want to do it too soon because she is still nursing. Puppies are now 4 weeks old. Thank you.

Why do puppies chase you when you roll around in the grass really fast? Why do puppies chase you when you roll around in the grass really fast?

When should I start feeding my month old puppies puppy chow and how much at time? The puppies are golden retrievers and I have nine puppies and was wondering how much to feed them and how often a day.. Many Thanks!

Once puppies eyes start to open, how long does it take for them to fully open? Originally my foster dog, but now my adopted dog had puppies 10 days ago. She had two puppies we are keeping as well. The puppies eyes began to open just a slit last night, and I was wondering how long before they fully open.

How many puppies are usually in the first time litter? My Golden Retriever is pregnant and is due the first week of Feb., how many puppies are usually in the first litter?

What are some rules for handling new born puppies? Our pomeranian just had three puppies and we were wondering if we arent supposed to touch the pupppies before a certain amount of time. Any tips on keeping the kids away from the puppies. I cannot touch the mom or the puppies either because she is really pertective. Help please. Ideas please.

How old can Rottweiler puppies be able to eat puppy food? I have eight beautiful Rottweiler puppies. They are three weeks old. Their teeth are barely starting to come out. I was wondering what week is the best week to introduce them to puppy food? Please I need an answer fast!!! Please help. If you do know what would be a good and healthy food. Like pedigree,puppy chow, purina, which one?

Where can I get puppies for my puppy store? I am in the process of trying to open a pet store and DO NOT want to get my puppies from a puppy mill. Unfortunately, if I were to buy them one at a time from individual breeders, I would not be able to stay in business. Can anyone tell me where I can buy multiple puppies of various breeds that have been bred in humane conditions? Please do not respond just to tell me not to open a pet store. Thanks.

How long does it take for puppies to show rabies symptoms if infected by birth from the mother? The puppies are a little more than 4 weeks old and were born in a neighbor's shed, so they can't have been infected after birth. The mother was a street dog and hasn't shown any symptoms of rabies yet, but I heard it can take up to 6 months for symptoms to show. Is it safe to adopt and handle the puppies? They haven't shown any symptoms either. Can rabies be transmitted through the father?

I have 2 yorkie puppies 9 months old one of the puppies is getting angry with other puppy? I dont get it. Mom of the two puppies just had a liter of puppies 5 weeks ago. The youngest is getting very upset at his sibling brother. Almost went into a big fight tonite. Over what?

How Long until puppies are born after mother starts lactating? I just found out my dog is lactating....how long does it take til puppies are born after she starts Thanks countrygirl for you answer. I really appreciate it. As for the first comment. I asked a question, didn't wanna start no fight. But before running your mouth, you need to know the whole story.

How do you know if Chihuahua puppies will have a short or long coat? I’m not sure if there is a way to know what kind of coat puppies will have before they are born, like if one parent is a long coat and the other is a short coat, how do you know if the Chihuahua puppies will have a short or long coat?

How long after puppies second vaccination before she can go out ? How long do we need to wait after my puppies 2nd vaccination before she can go on walks?

How to transition puppies to dry dog food? I have been feeding my puppies water soaked dry dog food mixed with canned but now they need to start eating it dry to keep teeth in good shape. But all they do is eat the canned food and leave all the dry. I am worried they are not eating enough now but still they cannot eat their dry food soaked in water all the time! Help!

How old should puppies be before you bathe them in water? How old should puppies be before you bathe them in water? And how long til they start learning not to pee or delicate in the house?

What age can puppies start drinking pure water? My 5 collie puppies will be 4 weeks Monday. And one of my girls are trying to get into the dams water bowl. What age can I start serving water to them.... I don't know why yall people have to be a rude. It was a question for anyone. Yall need to go to answer question from the people that don't know nothing about dogs. And no collies start weaning arounf 5 to 6 weeks. I have never heard about dams starting to weaning their pups at 4 weeks.

How can I make sure my puppies get a good home? They were born June 24th. We arent giving them away just yet, they are eating regular food and everything, well we put water in it and they seem to be doing fine, but I was just wondering, what can I do to be sure they are going to a good home? I love all of them soooo much, I wish I could keep them all lol. and YES my dog is going to be fixed soon so please dont say anything about that its getting pretty old. We are already planning on charging 10 dollars because we hand fed them and it was REALLY expensive, considering she had 9 puppies, but we are sending a bad of purina puppy chow with each one of them also, just to get them started. What else can we do?

How long before Puppies get their natural eye color? They say all puppies have blue eyes when born I need to know about what age they start changing into their permanent colors. I have a litter of 1/2 siberian husky and 1/2 Great Pyrenees and wanted to know their eye color but it's hard to tell as of yet! Thanks!

Are ferrets a danger to newborn puppies? Can the puppies catch any diseases from a ferret? I really need to know because I just got a new ferret as a gift and a few weeks ago my chihuahua gave birth to puppies. I wouldn't want them to get sick or die from my new ferret...Please help!

What happens if a dog makes puppies with a family member?Will the puppies be abnormal? I was just wondering,what if for example a dog impregnated its' own mother or sister,will their puppies be abnormal?Because for us humans if we did it with a family member,the baby would be abnormal,right?

How long do puppies feed from the mother? How long do puppies feed from the mother? After the mother stops feeding what do I feed them? I have a month old litter and their teeth are starting to grow (causing the mother lots of discomfort when they succle.)

How come my puppies keep crying when left alone with each other? We've had our 2-month old puppies for seven days now, and they've been doing fine until today. We keep them in a stairway next to the kitchen, so that it allows them to go up and down. But they keep going to the second floor, which has a door that leads them to our rooms. They have a small case of kennel cough, so is it a side effect? I'm worried because they have not cried like this before. It's kind of weird!

When should I start feeding my puppies actual puppy food and not mothers milk? I have 7 puppies who are now about 2 1/2 weeks old still feeding off their mother. When should I start feeding then puppy chow and how should I start giving it to them?

When a mother dog takes out one of the puppies and pees on it, is she abandoning the puppy? What should i do? At first, she would take the puppy out of the crate and feed it by itself in a hidden area (under a bed or desk). Now the mother takes the puppy out, pees on her (or near her), then goes back to the rest of the puppies leaving the puppy alone. This has been happening for a couple weeks and they're a month old. The dog is a first time mother.

How do I get 3 week old puppies to drink from a bottle or even eat at all? I just lost my dog 3 days ago to Parvo now I am left with her 3 week old puppies I love them to death but I dont want to lose them. I feed them goat milk when I can and also puppy supplement. But Im worried their losing hydration and I dont have the hundreds of dollars to take em to a vet but I do wanna save them dearly what should I do?

How long do puppies stay with their mothers? I know it's usually 8-12 weeks old for the puppies to leave mom and be sold. But if puppies were never sold, how long do they stay with mom? What age will mom make her puppies leave her?

What do you feed puppies that are about 3 weeks old and have no mother to feed them? I have 5 puppies and their mother has ran away and I'm worried that they might die if not taken care of properly.

My dog is gonna have puppies and I want to know what I can do to help.And what would I need? I had a dog that had puppies befor but that was along time ago so I really dont know what to do.And im not sure if she will stay still when she is haveing the puppies because she I really hypper.Is there N E thing I will need to do befor she has puppies and during shes haveing puppies?Do I need to buy n e thing.

What happens to the puppies if their mother dies while they are still below 8 weeks old? My neighbor's dog just got hit by a car. Their puppies are still 2 weeks old. What will happen to them? My neighbor's dog just got hit by a car. Their puppies are still 2 weeks old. What will happen to them? Not that they were irresponsible. The dog really does escape its cage and go out to the street. And the zooming car was fast! The driver didn't even go back to say sorry :(

When will the puppies need to start on puppy food? My dog had puppies on 4/25. When should we start them on puppy chow? I was sure it was 4 weeks but she is now acting like she does not want to nurse then anymore, I wasn't sure if I had wrong information. Thanks!!!

What do dalmation breeders do with deaf puppies? I once heard that the deaf puppies get put to sleep, is that true? If not, then what do you do with the deaf puppies? Is it still a big problem? These are some questions I've been wondering for a while now. Thanks to anyone who answers!

How long do newborn puppies feed for from the mother? My puppies are 5 days old and the mother does not stay in the welping box any more. I put her back in there to help them feed but I am not sure if they are satisfied and that is why she gets out, maybe to take a rest. I just want to make sure they are ok, can anyone help?

How old do chihuahua puppies have to be to get their first shots? I have two 1 week old chihuahuas. Their mom died when they were a day old. Ever since then we've fed them "Just Born" powdered milk. But I need to know if they should get their shots earlier than normal puppies since they don't drink their moms milk. I've heard that by drinking their moms milk they are temporarily safe from diseases. Please help! I don't want them to die. They are the only thing I have that Is left from my dog.

How do you train puppies from barking at every little thing? I have two 10 month old puppies (Bichon-poodles) and they are barking when no one is at the door or they hear a noise in the house. Its so annoying. Any suggestions how to stop them?

When should I deworm puppies and how much should mother eat? I work with a local rescue group and have always rescued big dog breeds (Husky, Shepherds, Mastiffs). I now have 12 day old russell rat terrier puppies. I need to know when to worm them and how many times a day should the mother be eating. Also is can food better for her than dry. She seems to scarf it down like she's starving but wont touch the dry.

When puppies arrive do the parents need to be seperated from each other? When puppies arrive is it best to seperate the parents.Little Staffy puppies.Can some one please advice me in advance.Thankyou.

How old do the puppies have to be to be given a bath? My puppies are almost 3 weeks old and they're all healthy and big. But I want to know if I can already give them a bath, and with what?

At what age do puppies of the opposite sex have to be separated? I just got two puppies - one boy and one girl. They are both around 12 weeks old. At what age do I need to keep them separated in order to prevent mating?

My puppies are four weeks old when should they start drinking water ? The babies were bottle fed the first three days, only two lived the mom killed the others. She took the two back fine after a few days. I moved the mom and the puppies to the outdoors a four days ago and they are adjusting well. Puppies are half basset hound and half ?

What age can the puppies get there shots? Including their vaccines. The puppies are about four weeks old now.

Why are my puppies still nursing and mom still allowing it? My pekingese had puppies nine weeks ago and she still nurses them every now and again. The puppies eat solid food. Is this a comfort thing for the puppies and mom? Will this effect them when they have to eventually leave the nest? Thank you for all the advice. I bought her a child size moon chair(spiderman!). She jumps in it to get a break. I think you loved me for that! Another funny detail, now dad will come down and get a taste too right along side the pups. He's different!

What kind of shots do new born puppies need? My gf's chihuahua gave birth to three puppies about 5 weeks ago. We have been taking good care of them, but I am told they need their shots. What kind, how many, and how much should it cost? I suppose I am trying to get away with the bare minimum and the puppies still be ok.