As expected, the other two puppies have started to open their eyes and ears. We are beginning to leave the Neonatal period and start into the Transitional period. This is when the puppies start to learn how to move their bodies in productive manners, begin to play, and start to use potty patches. Of course all of that will be built up over the next week or so as they are still in the Neonatal period and flirting with the Transitional period.
The puppies have just started to release on their own. When we see that they are naturally releasing away from the nest, we will start to get them accustomed to a bed and potty patches. This could be tomorrow or a few days from now, each litter is different!
During the Neonatal period, puppies cannot release their bladders and bowels on their own. In order for their stool and urine to be released, their mom will lick them to stimulate them to expel their waste.
We will continue to play classical music most of the time. As far as lighting, we will not be using the flash on cameras for a while until their eyes are appropriately adjusted. Most photos will be taken with natural light , the light from the heat lamp, or the kitchen overhead lighting.
For today’s session of ESI, we used Peppermint. When noting their reactions, I always try by best to go in with an open mind. For some reason, I anticipated more negative or neutral reactions. Well.. I was very very wrong. All 6 of the puppies came out with a positive reaction. I am not sure if that has ever happened to us before during ESI.
This is Chessie all relaxed during ESI!
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