Vicki Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>Peekaboo, my nutmeg female, and mother of the clan, was chasing her two-week
>old pups around their aquarium yesterday. I thought that perhaps they were
>just annoying her (you know how moms can get!) but now I'm wondering if it
>was something else.
>When I came home from work today, one of the babies was dead -- lying cold
>and stiff in the corner of the cage, face up. I couldn't find any visible
>sign of death. She never even got to open her eyes. :-(
>I realize that it's not unusual for a pup to die for no apparent reason, but
>I wondered if anyone might have any ideas about it.
>Thanks in advance.
>AND, thanks for all of your previous responses to my questions! You've been
>an invaluable help to me!
>
>Vicki
It is not a good sign if a mother chases pups.
Try and find foster parents if the pups are this young. A little older
and you can get buy by supplementing feeding with milk from a dropper.
--
Julian
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