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leaving 6 week old alone

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Question
I would like to know if it is ok to leave my puppy home alone during the work day?  Both my wife and I work 8 hours days.  I keep her in a room with her bedding, toys, food and water.  Plus pee-pads for the floor.  Am I treating my baby cruel?

I am also having problems in getting "Daisy" to drink water?  Any suggestions?

I am feeding her IAMS puppy food with Ceasar soft?  Is this ok.  She is eating her food and her stool is ok.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Danny

Answer
Hi Danny - Is there any way to have a pet sitter stop in once per day?  Family member that can make a visit to her????
If not, you have no other choice but to leave her alone for the day.
HOW about a nice crate to contain her.  She may feel better in a smaller area of the house / crates can be little .... " dens ".

I would change over her food - What country are you in?
I can make some suggestions.

Marie