Maui’s puppies are already one week old. Both mama and her little ones are doing well and growing rapidly. Maui is a loving mama and cares for her puppies. She spent the first few days in the whelping box and only left for bathroom breaks. I have spent most of the first week watching over Maui and her newborns.
Settling into a Routine
Pampering our mama’s
Our mamas have a big job looking after their newborns. We pamper the mothers so they can give the best care to their little ones. In the evening after her whelp, we fed Maui boiled chicken breast and broth. Maui didn’t want to leave her puppies, so we fed her right in the whelping box next to her puppies.
Neonatal Period
Newborn puppies are in the Neonatal Period. During this stage, they spend their days eating and sleeping. Sleep, eat, and more sleep. Did you know that newborn puppies sleep over 22 hours a day.
Daily Weigh-In
Each day, we weigh each puppy to monitor their growth. If a puppy doesn’t gain weight, it indicates something might be wrong. We’re pleased that Maui’s puppies are all gaining weight quickly.
ENS and ESI
On Monday, day three we began our ENS exercises. These exercises are done daily from day 3 – day 16. Through ENS, we introduce little stresses to the puppies which has been proven to produce calmer puppies. It also produces greater tolerance to stress, greater disease resistance, a faster adrenal system, a stronger heart rate and stronger heartbeats.
Socialization
We handle our puppies from birth for daily cuddles to make them comfortable with the human touch.
A Look Back at Week One
LOOKING AHEAD TO WEEK TWO
- Much the same as week one – Eat, Sleep, Repeat!
- Puppies will continue to grow rapidly
- Puppies still crawl; their hind legs will become stronger
- Continue ENS and ESI
- At the end of the week, eyes should begin to open – SO EXCITING!!!
