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  • 14-09-2009 7:02pm
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    SunnyP
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    Hey all

    Im after a bit of a advice re my boxers.

    One of my dogs has recently become a mummy, the pup's are only 3 weeks old and are seriously as big as houses already.

    She is a fantastic mum and is really protective and hates leaving them on their own when I try get her out of the house for a run in the garden. She has started leaving them a bit more lately and I have only just noticed that she is missing tiny tufts of fur along her back, not many just maybe 3 spots.

    I called my vet who told me it was more than likely pressure sores because she is lying down with the pups alot - but I was wondering if there is anything else I can do like special foods etc

    Any advice is greatly appreciated


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    joyce2009
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    boy have you got your hands full:D
    maybe change what ever it is she is lying on, a thicker blanket or pillow,, it shouldn't last too long as the pups get older she will move about more,,,
    enjoy your bundles of energy,,,,,,,,,,best of luck:)


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    SunnyP
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    Thanks joyce, I got them a new vet bed today so hopefully that will help.

    Bundles of energy are not the word for them, there is 5 of them and they each have their own little personality already headcases the lot of them


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    joyce2009
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    oh,,,,, all i can think is god help you and your poor house,,hope you've everything tied down or put up ,,,cos they're only getting bigger,,,:p enjoy them :)


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    peasant
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    SunnyP wrote: »
    I was wondering if there is anything else I can do like special foods etc

    I'm no expert on this, but I'm pretty sure that lactating bitches certainly need more, if not better quality food


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    SunnyP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 110 ✭✭SunnyP


    Hi peasant,

    Yeah I completely agree with the more and improved quality foods and all that has been and is in place since early pregnancy
    I have just never experienced the hair loss before she is in fantastic form and looks great apart from the little spots - think Ill bring her to the vet tomorrow just to make sure


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