Chewie's puppies

Our dog Chewie (Chewbacca) gave birth to puppies 45~ hours ago. She's wearing the blue cloth to prevent her pups from nursing since she was diagnosed with Canine Eclampsia, which is calcium deficiency that can be fatal if left untreated. She is not supposed to nurse her puppies, but since it's very hard to keep her from doing it sometimes we decided to alternate by bottle feeding her pups every chance we get, and occasionally letting her feed them (like at night when we're all KO in bed) with her only two exposed nipples (that are hard to cover up). Her vet is aware that it's hard to keep a mother and her puppies separated, so while he suggested we keep them apart he understood if we couldn't [and believe me, she wouldn't stand for it].

I can't wait to see them grow up! They're Chihuahua/Pomeranian/Pekingese/etc. mix. Ultimate mutts! They are currently nameless, but since their parent's names are Star Wars themed (their dad's name is Wicket), they will be getting SW themed names as well. :D

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Pets & Animals

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• puppies
• dog
• newborns