Episode 4: The puppies are learning to play and they get their first taste of real Puppy Chow. Subscribe to The Pet Collective: http://full.sc/HbM62v Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thepetcollective Twitter: https://twitter.com/petcollectiveTV Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/petcollectivetv/ Google+: gplus.to/thepetcollective
Episode 4 of a 13 part series.
The inspiring tale of one dog's strength and courage as she raises her babies against all odds.
Ryan Kemp, Jessica Porper, Shawn McPherson, Jason Tobias, Dawn Poomee, Briana Fugitt (NLOL), Diane Kinder (NLOL), Jen Hof (NLOL) This is a story of Hope.
Very special thanks to the staff at New Leash On Life and Santa Clarita Animal Hospital.
New Leash on Life: http://www.newleash.org/ Santa Clarita Animal Hospital: http://www.santaclaritaanimalhospital.com/
00:00Poor Hope. It's not easy being the only source of food for six growing boys, but help is on the way.
00:20I'm Sharon Osbourne and you're watching The Litter.
00:24The puppies are nearly four weeks old now and getting bigger every day.
00:32They're ready to try their first dog food. Up till now it's been a steady diet of mother's milk.
00:40Which gives them all the naturally occurring nutrients and antibodies they need to grow up big and strong.
00:48Not that big and strong.
00:51Bruin, you can't get milk from mum's tail.
00:57When they extend their little legs like that, it means it's really delicious.
01:04But as the puppies get bigger, it becomes harder for Hope to produce enough food for them, especially with their enormous appetites.
01:13So the new Leash On Life staff will gradually introduce some specially formulated puppy food into the boys' diets while they continue to mostly get by on mum's milk.
01:28Don't completely change a puppy's diet all at once. It can lead to tummy aches.
01:34They start the kids off with a special puppy mixture. It contains puppy milk replacement formula, goat's milk and some delicious puppy chow.
01:46Using a blender makes it a similar consistency to mum's milk, so the puppies will be more likely to give it a try.
01:54The mixture provides extra hydration and nutrients a growing puppy needs, and it's easy for them to digest.
02:03Parents know it's almost impossible to get kids to try new foods. Let's see how this goes over.
02:12Mmm, delicious. Who's ready for the puppy chow smoothie?
02:18Mmm, the kids are sniffing it out.
02:24Not quite sure yet. It smells like mum's milk. It looks like mum's milk.
02:31And there they go.
02:34Puppies have been known to subscribe to the age-old convention of puppy chow.
02:40There you go, kids. It's like a milkshake that's good for you.
02:46Well, you guys are little puppy chow vacuums, aren't you?
02:56Mmm, delicious. Who's ready for the puppy chow smoothie?
03:03Mmm, delicious. Who's ready for the puppy chow smoothie?
03:10So I take it it's a yes on the whole puppy food thing. I'll make a note on that.
03:17Well done.
03:19At some point, Hope will teach these fellows some table manners. One thing at a time, I suppose.
03:26In a couple more weeks, she'll start the weaning process.
03:30Soon after that, it will be all dog food all the time for Hope's half-dozen handsome dudes.
03:38They grow up so fast.
03:41Mum's coming over to make sure you're finished.
03:45You kids are so sweet, you've even saved a little for mum.
03:52You kids must be full after inhaling all that puppy mix.
03:58What? You've got to be kidding me. You guys are still hungry? That's amazing!
04:04Oh, Hope, I know it's tough. You're so patient. Seems like they never get full.
04:16Diet is one of the most important considerations when owning a dog.
04:21You have to be consistent with feeding time and make sure you understand your specific dog's unique dietary requirements.
04:29Puppies especially need the best possible nutrient to promote healthy bones, teeth, muscle, skin, coat, vision, metabolism and proper development of bodily functions.
04:46So yeah, diet's pretty important.
04:49Make sure they get a diet specially formulated for their growth.
04:56And never feed a puppy bones, cat food, table scraps or chocolate, no matter how nicely they ask.
05:06Bruin, don't bite so hard.
05:09See, now Hope's leaving. That's what happens when you bite.
05:16I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to eat your whelping box.
05:21Bruin, it's time for you to go.
05:23See, now Hope's leaving. That's what happens when you bite.
05:30I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to eat your whelping box.
05:35Bruin, if you eat your whelping box, you're not going to have a place to live and you'll most likely suffer one heck of a tummy ache.
05:44Sam is so full he can't even get up.
05:48Looks like the puppies have a case of food coma.
05:53Sweet dreams, you kids. Glad you enjoyed your first puppy chow.
06:00Whoops, one more thing. Hope's belly rub. Good girl, Hope.
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06:11Next time on The Litter, the puppies get a home makeover.
