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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom  Deb, I'm sure Kimberly has already told you but a trick I use to help them latch on is put some of my own saliva on my finger and rub the teat with it. i had to hold my little guys up to nurse too the other day. They were so fragile and weak. The little paws couldn't even push even after I got them to latch on. You are doing a great job and hopefully they will continue to do well. |
Thanks Sugar'smom (Dee?) I do know that trick..and we used a little Karo...which seemed to help. Mostly, they just needed to get strong suction to be able to stay on! I'm hoping for puppy three to do it this feeding. Which i think I need to go do now...
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