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RobinC · 10-25-2005, 11:53 AM

Hey Guys, Muffy had a big boy Mon 330 pm and she still doesnt have much milk I have been doing some supplement with Esiblac but is there something I can do for Muffy? Thankssss!

txshopper73 · 10-25-2005, 12:31 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What do you mean, exactly that she doesn't have a lot of milk. If he's by himself, he doesn't have to fight with siblings to eat. Is he gaining weight? One thing I like to do for Gracie is boil a chicken and feed that to her mixed with rice...like a soup. Are you giving yours calcium suppliments? This will keep her from being too worn down. Can't wait to see pictures of the boy!

yorkiemom1970 · 10-25-2005, 02:20 PM

oh gosh robin, congrats! i have been watching for you to post that you had new babes...well txshopper is right...if he is the only one in the litter, he doesnt need a huge milk supply. she is most likely producing enough for her litter size. if she had 3 or more pups, she'd probably be bursting. just keep a check on her. squeeze her teat with your finger and see if you see a milk dot come out. if so, she is fine. squeeze a teat he hasnt been recently latched onto to really see. congrats and good luck!

RobinC · 10-25-2005, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What do you mean, exactly that she doesn't have a lot of milk. If he's by himself, he doesn't have to fight with siblings to eat. Is he gaining weight? One thing I like to do for Gracie is boil a chicken and feed that to her mixed with rice...like a soup. Are you giving yours calcium suppliments? This will keep her from being too worn down. Can't wait to see pictures of the boy!

She just doesnt have alot of milk , Some of her teats are not even swollen, and the few are just barely swollen, I have not been giving her alot of calcium supp for all the talk about too much calcium can give her eclampsia, I have been giving her a heap TB of cottage chees 2-3 times of week.
She has been on 27% protein, 18% fat dog food.
pups birth weight was 6 on digital scale now its 5 3/4 is this Normal? I have started giving him some Esiblac 2-3 times a day, and how do you measure where to dock his tail and how do you deal with an overProtective mom , I have had them to keep licking the tail and get it started bleeding again?

RobinC · 10-25-2005, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemom1970

oh gosh robin, congrats! i have been watching for you to post that you had new babes...well txshopper is right...if he is the only one in the litter, he doesnt need a huge milk supply. she is most likely producing enough for her litter size. if she had 3 or more pups, she'd probably be bursting. just keep a check on her. squeeze her teat with your finger and see if you see a milk dot come out. if so, she is fine. squeeze a teat he hasnt been recently latched onto to really see. congrats and good luck!

Thanks Robbie, the support on this site by you gals are worth more than I can express! I can squeeze a few dots out of the slightly swelled teats but not a lot. I just want him to gain and he has lost a 1/4 oz? He weighed 6 on my digital scale and today he weighs 5 3/4?

Lyz517 · 10-25-2005, 03:18 PM

Hi, I havent bred before but from reading here this is what i found recommended for milk supply , giving her some goats milk. Aslo from debbie jensens whelping info site she recommends giving dam 2 teaspoons of dark beer (or light) for a 9lb dog to aid in producing milk.
For the tail docking I've seen yorkierose recommend the clamp and twist method. those that have used it say its best, no stitches needed and no bleeding.
Congrats on your boy!

yorkiemom1970 · 10-25-2005, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RobinC

Thanks Robbie, the support on this site by you gals are worth more than I can express! I can squeeze a few dots out of the slightly swelled teats but not a lot. I just want him to gain and he has lost a 1/4 oz? He weighed 6 on my digital scale and today he weighs 5 3/4?

robin,
i wouldnt worry over losing 1/4 oz right after birth. some of it may have been fluid loss in his tiny system. now if he continues to lose i would be concerned. i think a 6 oz birth weight is good for a yorkie. if he drops down to 5 or less, you will def want to see your vet and supplement. if your seeing a few milk dots, then she has adequate milk for him. sounds like you are doing every thing just fine. the cottage cheese is good to that you're giving. i'd give it a little more often though. keep us posted.

yorkiemom1970 · 10-25-2005, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyz517

Hi, I havent bred before but from reading here this is what i found recommended for milk supply , giving her some goats milk. Aslo from debbie jensens whelping info site she recommends giving dam 2 teaspoons of dark beer (or light) for a 9lb dog to aid in producing milk.
For the tail docking I've seen yorkierose recommend the clamp and twist method. those that have used it say its best, no stitches needed and no bleeding.
Congrats on your boy!

i'm really intersted in what you said about the dark beer...could you send me a website or link? thanks bunches!

Lyz517 · 10-25-2005, 03:46 PM

here is the site, its listed under her recommended whelping supplies.
http://www.debbiejensen.com/whelp_supplies.html

yorkiemom1970 · 10-25-2005, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyz517

here is the site, its listed under her recommended whelping supplies.
http://www.debbiejensen.com/whelp_supplies.html

thanks!

YorkieShadow · 10-25-2005, 04:20 PM

Congrats on the big Boy. Keep us posted. Hope Mommy gets her milk soon. Good Luck.

RobinC · 10-25-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemom1970

oh gosh robin, congrats! i have been watching for you to post that you had new babes...well txshopper is right...if he is the only one in the litter, he doesnt need a huge milk supply. she is most likely producing enough for her litter size. if she had 3 or more pups, she'd probably be bursting. just keep a check on her. squeeze her teat with your finger and see if you see a milk dot come out. if so, she is fine. squeeze a teat he hasnt been recently latched onto to really see. congrats and good luck!

Thanks Robbie, the support on this site by you gals are worth more than I can express! I can squeeze a few dots out of the slightly swelled teats but not a lot. I just want him to gain and he has lost a 1/4 oz? He weighed 6 on my digital scale and today he weighs 5 3/4?

10-25-2005, 11:53 AM	#1
RobinC Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mo Posts: 41	Muffy had a Big Boy!! Hey Guys, Muffy had a big boy Mon 330 pm and she still doesnt have much milk I have been doing some supplement with Esiblac but is there something I can do for Muffy? Thankssss!

10-25-2005, 12:31 PM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,184 Blog Entries: 1	CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What do you mean, exactly that she doesn't have a lot of milk. If he's by himself, he doesn't have to fight with siblings to eat. Is he gaining weight? One thing I like to do for Gracie is boil a chicken and feed that to her mixed with rice...like a soup. Are you giving yours calcium suppliments? This will keep her from being too worn down. Can't wait to see pictures of the boy! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

10-25-2005, 04:20 PM	#11
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10-25-2005, 02:20 PM	#3
yorkiemom1970 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,947	oh gosh robin, congrats! i have been watching for you to post that you had new babes...well txshopper is right...if he is the only one in the litter, he doesnt need a huge milk supply. she is most likely producing enough for her litter size. if she had 3 or more pups, she'd probably be bursting. just keep a check on her. squeeze her teat with your finger and see if you see a milk dot come out. if so, she is fine. squeeze a teat he hasnt been recently latched onto to really see. congrats and good luck!

10-25-2005, 03:18 PM	#6
Lyz517 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 225	Hi, I havent bred before but from reading here this is what i found recommended for milk supply , giving her some goats milk. Aslo from debbie jensens whelping info site she recommends giving dam 2 teaspoons of dark beer (or light) for a 9lb dog to aid in producing milk. For the tail docking I've seen yorkierose recommend the clamp and twist method. those that have used it say its best, no stitches needed and no bleeding. Congrats on your boy!

10-25-2005, 03:46 PM	#9
Lyz517 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 225	here is the site, its listed under her recommended whelping supplies. http://www.debbiejensen.com/whelp_supplies.html