How Do You Take Care Of Newborn Lab Puppies?
Labrador Retriever’s are America’s most popular breed of dog, and with good reason. Friendly, loyal and great with kids, they are a wonderful addition to any family. Many lab owners also like to breed them as a hobby, often only caring for one litter per year. Taking care of newborn lab puppies is fairly easy because lab mothers are very attentive to their babies. Still, there are some things you can do to make sure the mother and puppies are comfortable. Create a home for the puppies. Newborn lab puppies like to be cozy. They feel secure in an enclosed area such as a crate, box, or even a small toddler swimming pool. Line the home with soft towels or blankets. Place some newspapers in a corner. Lab puppies do not like to eliminate on their beds. Create a heating source. While the puppies will snuggle with each other and their mother, lab puppies cannot regulate their own body temperature very well during the first few weeks of life. They need another heat source, which can be a heat l
