The puppies are growing in leaps and bounds. A couple of them lost weight or didn't gain a few days this past week, but each time they gained a lot the next day, so I am not concerned. They seemed to have loose stools early in the week, so we had a fecal test done, which came back negative for everything, including coccidia and giardia. Most puppies end up having worms, but it is kind of early for them yet. We'll repeat the test in the next week or two. Bertha likes to bark, and so does Bella. They seem pretty proud of themselves when they do. Bella can definitely hear, and the others can too, but in varying degrees. Padre likes to sleep and Peanut is an investigator. They all get cuter by the day, if that is even possible. I just LOVE to watch them learn how to play at this stage. Everything is new and movements are in slow motion. It is so funny when they try to 'eat' each other -- i.e. open wide and try to fit another puppy's head in their mouth! This morning I set up a 4x4 pen for them, divided down the middle, so they have a sleeping/playing side and a pottying side. They really aren't ready for it, but the 2x3 pen was a little snug, especially when Silvi is in there too. They totally don't 'get' that they are supposed to pee/poop on one side and not the other, but eventually they'll learn. Here's is a group shot. I'll do individuals tomorrow!
In the foreground of the picture is Padre, sound asleep as usual. Just behind him are Fina (left) and Bella (right) mouthing at each other. I can't tell where Peanut and Bertha are. Probably buried under Silvi somewhere! As always, Silvi is the model of a mom!!
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