The Maremma/Pyrenees Pups

My they are growing so quickly. Their features are changing now to an awkward long nose and their less round face, but they are still adorable. More closely bonded to the sheep, they come out to play with the other dogs and then go home to their flock. During the day they can be seen snoozing amongst the sheep, being perfectly comfortable to be covered with mud and sheep droppings.

An update on Jennifer, the sick sheep...
She was not eating today and barely able to walk. I gave her a little grain which she slowly chewed, but only a few mouthfuls, then she lost interest. She had another shot of vitamins and minerals and B's, but she is too weak. Once she quits eating, there is nothing more I can do for her. What is amazing is that she went from a robust healthy sheep to being completely wasted away in a month. I am watching the others now for any signs of anemia and treating them with Valbazen, an alternative chemical wormer. Ideally they should have garlic every week via a syringe, but until I get that set up manageable to administer the garlic by myself, I have to rely on the chemical wormer in times like this. It is a good thing that puppies do not get sick from the barber pole worm, though they do and can host it.

Cute big boys, these pups are.

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