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10-13-2009, 06:04 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | new born pups Is it ok to leave mom alone with pup when I'm away at work? she seems to be doing really well as a new mom. I'm the one that's scared to death!! The hardest part is over. Last edited by johnnagraham; 10-13-2009 at 06:06 PM. |
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10-13-2009, 06:28 PM | #2 |
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| Yes leave the mom with them, she needs to nurse them when your gone.
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10-13-2009, 06:40 PM | #3 |
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| Yeppers, leave the little tyke with mommy. I notice in one of the pictures it looks like you were bottle feeding him. Is there a problem with Mom's milk? |
10-14-2009, 03:41 PM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | The littlest on can't seem to latch on yet , so i was told to bottle feed him goat milk until he catches on. Is the ok or not, I really knew to all of this, and I'm so greatful for you that know the answers most of the time!! |
10-14-2009, 03:55 PM | #6 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| How old are the pups? I understand that you probably have to go back to work. But, if at all possible is there someone that can come in and take care of mom and the new pups. Especially with the new one having to be supplemented. So, many things can go wrong while you're away. I usually don't leave the house without someone being here for the first couple of weeks. The hardest part is not over, your work has just begun. Making sure mom is getting the proper nutrition, pups being moved around on each nipple, making sure they are kept warm and she is diapering them properly. Watching mom for mastitis, eclampsia. With bottle feeding that pup you need to make sure that it doesn't asperate.
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10-14-2009, 04:05 PM | #7 |
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| How long will mom and babies be left alone? I would be very nervous about leaving them unattended for more than a few hours. So many things can happen. It is very important that you make sure the mom is eating about 4 good meals a day. If she should miss a meal she could get elampsia and that could be life threatening for her. Canned goats milk should be diluted with water, half water and half goats milk. Have you had the puppy checked for a cleft palate? |
10-14-2009, 05:25 PM | #11 | |
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But, if that isn't possible, then maybe there is a possibility of having someone to be with her while you're not. This time is very critical and things happen at a moments notice.
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