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Can I touch puppies after birth?

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Once the puppies are about three weeks old, they will begin to move around on their own. This is when you can begin to pet them and interact with them more. You should only touch or pick up a newborn puppy if you observe that it is sick, if the mother abandons it, or in the case of orphaned puppies. 6 нояб. 2019 г.


Is it good to touch new born puppies?

Why Newborn Puppies Shouldn't Be Handled Often Newborn puppies aren't able to maintain their own body temperature and can easily become too cold. When you handle a puppy and remove them from their mother's warmth, they could become dangerously cold more quickly than you realize.

What should you not do with newborn puppies?

Do not use any soaps or disinfectants unless instructed to by your veterinarian. Remove any soiled newspaper or bedding from her whelping box. Normally the new mother will spend most of her time with the puppies. For the first few days it may be difficult to get her to leave the nest even to go to the bathroom.

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