Eleven healthy puppies is a large litter! It is sadly common for litters to lose puppies, but we have lost none. We love our dogs and keep a close watch on them all, making adjustments as seems wise. All of our puppies are vibrant and continue growing daily. Some of our puppies have more than tripled in weight in the first 2 1/2 weeks of life. We highly value the nutrition and bonding these puppies get through breastfeeding from Maya. The milk demand on Maya is becoming understandably high. Caring about her and her well being also means protecting her from being overtaxed and exhausted. Occasionally we are hand feeding the lighter puppies Esbilac goat’s milk (easy to digest and high in fat and protein) to supplementally boost them and lighten the load on Maya. It’s more cuddle time with the puppies, and it’s a win-win all around.
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