In a message dated 8/17/01 1:19:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< however I never let the puppies lay directly on it, as I worry it could
cause
"swimmers." I put a light weight soft cotton blanket over it. >>
I am not an expert, but I am experienced. I have used this nest for 5 years
and though I have had some who are a little later walking, they all come my
little Chloe. She has often had one in most of her litters The explanation
- there was not enough room inside for them to get as much exercise as they
would have had with a larger bitch. They were late walking.....but not
swimmers. I feel it is more sanitary without having them lie directly on a
small surface that is harder to clean for the mom. With the plain nest the
mother cleans the surface. With the cloth, she cannot do as thorough a job.
Projecting ... I imagine would give up on being obsessive with keeping the
puppies as clean as she would if she felt she had done a thorough job.
Phyllis
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