No problems with the whelping. Sushi has great instints and is very attentive. The puppies are thriving. They mostly eat and sleep.
Early Neurological Stimulation has begun. Each puppy gains 1-2 ounces per day. This is a hearty bunch!
A few of the puppies have started to open their eyes. We perform Early Neurological Stimulation everyday. Sushi is keeping all the puppies fat and happy.
All eyes are open and the pups are getting around on all fours. Their personalities are starting to come through as they interact and explore their suroundings with improved eyesight and mobility.
Weaning has started. In addition to nursing on Sushi, the puppies are lapping up goat's milk and eating a little soft puppy food. They are getting more vocal with lots of little barks and growls as they play fight. The puppies have had several interactions with different types of people and the puppies enjoy the socialization.
The puppies are starting to chow down on canned puppy food and softened kibble. They love to interact with people. We hope to let them play outside soon if we ever get a warm dry day.
The puppies love exploring outside their pen and playing with visitors. They still nurse a bit when they can but the majority of their food is puppy food.
The pups are totally weaned. They play hard and then sleep hard. They are learning new things everyday such as, going up and down stairs.