First, my apologies for not posting these last few days. It has been quite intense here at Annabelle Doodles. The pups are all doing fine, but Harriet has been quite ill. It started out with a c-section to remove the two dead pups, progressed to a terrible infection which resulted in the necessity to spay her not a moment too soon. Had I not made this choice, she would have gone to the Rainbow Bridge by this weekend. I have been feeding and cleaning pups round the clock and was either doing that or trying to get a few minutes shut eye. I do see the light at the end of the tunnel however. :+)
Harriet is a wonderful mom and is distraught that she cannot nurse her babies right now due to the intense regime of antibiotics, and other fluids that saved her life. We are a good team however, and all their needs are being met.
On the left side is Harriet prior to going into her spay surgery. Although she doesn't look ill in the pic, she was very close to death's door. But to dogs, providing for their babies is very deeply ingrained and they will loose their life fulfilling their duty. The pic on the right is her after the surgery. To prevent nursing (and much to the puppies complaint!) my T-shirt design allows cuddles with the pups but no feeding. :+) In a couple of days, I am hoping to help her re-develop her milk and things will be normal once again.
I am so sorry.Thank goodness you acted as fast as you did. These indeed are very special puppies.
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