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    gerardob01 Posts: 17, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 10, 2010, 10:07 PM
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    Ok people I really need some help here I have 2 siberian husky puppies about 5 1/2 weeks old what do I try to feed them I really not sure?? :?
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    Jun 10, 2010, 10:32 PM

    Did something happen to the mother?

    I suggest you talk to your vet to find out the best supplement to feed them at this stage in their lives. They should be checked over as well as they're way too young to be away from their mother.
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    Jun 10, 2010, 10:54 PM

    Did you breed, buy or rescue these puppies?

    The answer to that will greatly affect the advice given.
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    Jun 11, 2010, 10:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by shazamataz View Post
    Did you breed, buy or rescue these puppies?

    The answer to that will greatly affect the advice given.
    Well I bought these puppies too soon I think I should have waited but I really don't know much about puppies so really need advice here lol
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    Jun 12, 2010, 05:54 AM

    If that's the case then the answer is take them back where you bought them from ;)
    Puppies aren't just rehomed when they can eat solid food, they actually need to be around their litter mates and mother to learn valuable life lessons. Dogs that are taken away from their mothers too early can have serious behavioral problems... not something you want to deal with I'm sure.

    What you have done is actually illegal... not by you, but by the breeder. They can get in serious trouble for selling puppies so young. I would report them to the SPCA or even the Police.

    Did the breeder give you any information at all about caring for them, or just hand them over?

    If the breeder has suddenly 'vanished' as many people who do things illegally seem to do. Then do we need to start with the very basics? Or do you know a bit about caring for weaning puppies?

    Here is a good site with basic puppy care.
    If you need more detailed information just ask:
    http://www.dog-names.org.uk/puppy-care.htm
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    Jun 14, 2010, 11:04 PM

    It gets even worse Shazzy.

    Apparently the puppies are only 4 weeks old.

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/dogs/h...es-479589.html

    And the OP previous dog recently died of Parvo.

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/dogs/p...ss-474334.html
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    Jun 15, 2010, 12:01 PM

    The parvo that your rat terrier died from has not left your house and surrounding area. Not only are these pups much too young to leave mom and litter mates, you have now put them at the highest risk for developing parvo. You will need to CALL your vet a head of time and tell them that you are bringing in two 4 week, 5 week?? Puppies who have been exposed to the puppy killing virus Parvo. Yea this is harsh, but getting a puppy, not just ONE but TWO on a whim, with no regard to their well being and how to care for them or even what to feed them, is the MOST IRRESPONSIBLE thing a pet owner could do.

    Huskies in general are very high strung and demanding. These pups are at a very high risk for also (if they survive the parvo) developing aggression and many more behavior issues.

    Were these pups weaned before they were handed over to you? Have they been seen by a vet? Have they had ANY sort of flea or worm treatment? The more parasites these pups having running through their bodies, the survival rate for parvo greatly de-creases.

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