Little Miss Purple had a good night, Trio hasn't been happy with her on the heat mat which was a bit of a worry for us. Clever puppy came up with the perfect compromise of sleeping between Trio's hind legs, laying on one with the other over her and her head resting on Trio's belly. Alternatively she will sleep under her elbow and again rest her head on Trio's belly. This has kept her warm and close to Trio, and suckling well.
Tasha put in some small cuddly toys yesterday to keep her company, Trio wasn't so keen even though pups was cuddling up on them on the heat mat. They have been taken out for now until Trio is more settled, she still goes out of the box and has a quick look around for the missing puppies which is heart breaking to watch.
We have tried to have a balance of being watchful, but not overbearing to Trio, she needs to trust her instinct and we have to show that we are confident in her as a mother. She doesn't like us to handle pup too much, and we're only moving her onto Trio of the heat pad if she's fallen asleep, or to weigh her. Trio doesn't do anything at all, it the look in her eyes, wondering if we're going to remove this pup too.
We have weighed her tonight and she has gained 40 grams, almost up to her birth weight! We are delighted and feel so much more confident that she's her to stay, not just a short visit like her brothers and sisters.
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So pleased to see Trio and her Miss Purple are doing well x
ReplyDeletehello Little Miss Purple , how lovely to see a picture of you and your mum!
ReplyDeleteSo pleased that you are doing well. Donna , Sean and family you are doing a fab job .
It is so moving reading how carefully you are looking after mum and pup. Hazel xx
Go Miss Purple!!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see Miss Purple. Hope she continues to thrive, and great to hear that things are starting to settle after such a difficult time xx
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