Scoop up the precipitate into a Â¼ teaspoon until it is as full as possible. Place the Â¼ teaspoon of precipitate into its labeled cup. Place Â¼ teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate and calcium chloride into their labeled cups. Add 25 mL of water to each cup and gently swirl until the solids dissolve as much as possible.
Introducing Water. When they're about 3 weeks of age you can introduce puppies to water by providing a shallow water dish outside the whelping box or sleeping area. Puppies at this age are beginning to explore their environments and will be able to find the dish. They will invariably make a mess.
After all, she's the reason those puppies are there in the first place! Finally, between 4 and 5 weeks of age or so, it is usually safe to put a water bowl in the whelping box. with the puppies. Make sure it is heavy enough that they can't tip it over, and high enough on the sides.so they can't fall into it accidentally and drown.fter all, she's the reason those puppies are there in the first place! Finally, between 4 and 5 weeks of age or so, it is usually safe to put a water bowl in the whelping box. with the puppies. Make sure it is heavy enough that they can't tip it over, and high enough on the sides.