Worming Day

We do a worming treatment three times every litter. And we also treat our own hounds at the same time, just in case. Worms aren't really a big problem, especially if you stay on top of things.

This morning was treatment one, the first thing they've tasted that wasn't from Mom. They will get their first puppy chow soon so worming now means better digestion once real food shows up. We're watching for them finding the water dish. Once they find it we can begin suuplimenting Mom feeding with something a bit more solid.

Awareness

This morning the Candies all became very aware of things, as things. They have been playing gently and wandering around a bit. But for the most part everyone is sort of poking around and wondering what things are. This morning it seem they have figured out what is going on. Lilly has been able to walk in and out of the pen so far, but now that they understand what's happening this will become much more dificult.

The puppies are also understanding that Mom isn't just a source of food so this morning they were all bundled together in a tight pile of fur. Not for breakfast, but for comfort alone. It isn't cold in the morning so comfort and companionship are more likely their motivation fro balling themselve up with Lilly. This is quite a big step in their development and  Lilly is very happy about it.

In a week we expect the pups will get vaccines and be allowed outside for the first time. We can also let people handle the pups with washed hands. So exciting.

Bubba (top left) was visited by his new Mom this weekend.
He weighed just over three pounds and is quite a chunk of Baby Basset.
Everyone else is doing very well, but not nearly as big.

Sorted Themselves

The Candies have themselves sorted out by color. This happens every litter at some point early on.