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Mango and Steele Litter – Week One


Mango and Steele Puppies – born July 9, 2012 

Mr. Blackberry in dreamland!

While Mango's puppies arrived almost effortlessly in one of those rare, albeit cherished daytime deliveries, they are certainly demonstrating that they’re ready to take on the world.

The puppies cannot see or hear yet, but their sense of smell guides them in the right direction to their newly established, favourite hang-out:  the milk bar. They meet there frequently as it’s open 24 hours a day and the meals are complimentary. Whenever Mango returns to the whelping box from a bathroom break or from a stroll to stretch her legs, she is greeted by seven whining puppies, anxiously waiting for their next meal to arrive.

Many of the pups are approaching 2 lbs. in weight with the exception of Mr. Tangerine. He’s a bit smaller than the other boys but he sure has a great spirit and is determined to keep his spot on the milk bar despite all the jostling that goes on there. He’s usually the first one there and often the last one off. Sometimes he falls asleep right at the “dinner table” and flops over, gently panting with a bulging waistline.  At the rate he’s going, he’ll be caught up to the others in no time.

Mango is an outstanding mom, in fact the June Cleaver of all mothers. She is entirely devoted to her puppies and chooses to spend most of her time in the whelping box with them, day and night. When it’s time to change the linen, usually several times a day, she watches very intently and whimpers a little to urge us on to speed up her return to her little family.

Mango had an upset tummy in the early part of the week but we fed her rice and ground beef as it is easy on her digestive system. It’s important to maintain a high carbohydrate diet for milk production. We knew she had turned the corner when on one of her breaks, she laid claim to her favourite ball. We’re certain she would take it into the whelping box with her if she could.

That’s it for now, but be sure to join us next week for another riveting installment of “Puppy Tales”.

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