The first two weeks of a puppies life they spend 90% of their time sleeping. Now that Ruska’s milk is in they are satisfied for a longer time in-between feedings.
When it comes to matters of the potty, puppies need their mothers help at first. For the first few weeks newborn puppies do not instinctively know how to nor do they possess the ability to eliminate themselves without their mother cleaning them. Ruska has an around the clock job feeding and keeping her babies clean.