Robb, Tim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote >Just got a frantic call from my daughter. Magic (mom) had escaped her cage >leaving 3 three week old pups behind. When my daughter checked the pups, >one had his/her tail cut/bitten and hanging by just a string of flesh. She >believes Magic is responsible, and when she caught her, got bit (drew blood) >twice. She is an ornery thing bits very hard all the time. What can I do? >And is it safe to keep her with her pups? Can I wean them at this time, and >what should I do for the injured pup? Up till now she's been a great >mother. > >Thanx, > >Tim Robb I would not put her back. The pups should be trying solid food about now. If you supplement the feed with kitten formula from a dropper for a few days they should pull through. I would leave the pup alone. The pub will probably be OK and adapt to the injury. Just watch out for any sign of infection. If so, you will need treatment. -- Julian ************************************************************************ * Jackie and Julian * * [EMAIL PROTECTED] * * National Gerbil Society * * http://www.gerbils.co.uk/ * ************************************************************************
