How to Wean Orphan Boxer Pups

If you’re raising Boxer puppies without their mother you will still need to wean them from milk and start them on a puppy chow. Puppies start weaning around three or four weeks of age. They tend to be completely weaned by around seven to 8 weeks of age. If there’s no mom, then you will be weaning them from milk and bottle. You can start by introducing them to milk in a bowl instead of a bottle. You may need to place the milk on your finger and get the pups to lick it and then show them to get the milk from the bowl. Once they start getting milk from the bowl, start adding a little bit of puppy chow to the milk and allow it to moisten. This will help introduce them to dry food. Cut back on the milk until the puppies are eating just the puppy chow. For more tips, call your vet Greensboro, NC.

Hiding Litter Box Odors in Your Home

 

Just because you managed to hide the litter box in your home doesn’t mean those odors are hidden. Are you stuck living in that litter box stench, or is there something you can do about it?

The first step in the fight against nasty odors is to maintain the litter box. Scoop it often and replace it frequently so odors don’t have a chance to pile up.

Arming yourself with the right odor eliminators can be very helpful too. Look for a cat litter that contains baking soda, as it has odor neutralizing capabilities. Air fresheners placed close to the litter box can help too.

If you’re still overwhelmed by litter box odors in your home, consider adding another box. It may seem counter intuitive, but it can be very helpful in making sure your home doesn’t smell like cat waste.

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