How to Care for a Large Litter of Puppies
00:00:47 Method 1 Caring for the Litter Right After the Birth
00:00:55 1 – Encourage the puppies to nurse immediately
00:01:43 2 – Weigh the puppies
00:02:23 3 – Check for any congenital birth defects
00:03:03 4 – Check the puppies every few hours
00:03:40 5 – Realize that puppies may die from large litters
00:04:02 Method 2 Managing the First Few Weeks
00:04:09 1 – Keep the mother and puppies separate from other pets
00:04:48 2 – Schedule a vet check up
00:05:24 3 – Check for any signs of sickness during the first few weeks
00:06:03 4 – Keep the area warm
00:07:01 5 – Watch for any lone puppies
00:07:55 6 – Monitor the mother dog’s milk
00:08:50 7 – Clip the puppy’s nails
00:09:21 8 – Keep the litter area clean
00:10:01 Method 3 Taking Care of the Litter as They Get Older
00:10:09 1 – Feed puppies solid food at around four weeks of age
00:11:12 2 – Vaccinate your puppies between six to eight weeks of age
00:11:45 3 – Talk with your veterinarian about worming the puppies
00:12:18 4 – Keep the litter together
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