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smmrpm · 01-13-2006, 03:40 PM

Having pups as I type - first time mom howsoon do they need to nurse after birth - she is more interested in cleaning the dickens out of them and won't let them get a good grip. All the research I have done and still I am taken by surprise!! Thanks in advance for any help.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 01-13-2006, 03:45 PM

Wow...how exciting....unfortunately I am not a breeder but I will try to find the answer since no one has responded yet. How many babies so far??

SoCalyorkiLvr · 01-13-2006, 03:47 PM

I just PM'd YorkieRose, a very experienced breeder. She should respond very soon.

Congratulations by the way...we love puppies here!

jakeepaper · 01-13-2006, 03:50 PM

Hi,
I usually put the pups on to nurse as soon as they are born and then remove them before the next one whelps...the mothers don't always appreciate it at first. Watch the pups carefully until she gets used to them. After they are all whelped there is plenty of time for a really good nursing! I am sure Pat will have much more to add, but I hope this is a start...

smmrpm · 01-13-2006, 03:53 PM

I emailed Pat. Hope she replies soon. So far 2 puppies but don't know the sex yet. Thanks to all.

chattiesmom · 01-13-2006, 03:55 PM

Congratulations on the puppies. Keep us posted.

YorkieRose · 01-13-2006, 03:57 PM

Let them settle and warm. When she is done, she should get the hang of it..you can put them to the nipple and encourage her to lay down, pet her back and head to soothe her..
They came out of mom with a full belly, so they can go for a few hours yet..even overnight, but we always feel better to see them nurse soon. Best of luck

gymbo68 · 01-13-2006, 04:01 PM

Sorry not a breeder either- but glad Kim emailed Pat for ya...hopefully she or someone else will be in soon-- good luck and congrats!!

gymbo68 · 01-13-2006, 04:02 PM

oops...see Pat was here already- guess I am postin slow tonight....good luck again

smmrpm · 01-13-2006, 04:11 PM

Well, we have too fat little babies and they are nursing!!! Piper - mom - didn't cry once and did VERY WELL!!! I am so proud of her!!! Don't know the sex yet but that's ok - after they have had a little while longer I will weigh and all that good stuff!! I am sooooo excited!! I will post more later and my husband has promised to figure out this picture thing for me!!! Like I said before you can prepare everything and still be caught up in it all and forget your own name!!!!!

yorkiemom1970 · 01-13-2006, 04:14 PM

Congrats! YorkieRose gave the best advice in the above post. All I can add is that I have squeezed a little milk out and put their mouth on it to get them to nursing right after birth. I'm sure they are going to nurse after mom settles down. Keep us posted.

Patti · 01-13-2006, 04:16 PM

Glad all is well! Congratulations!

chachi · 01-13-2006, 04:22 PM

Congrats on the new pups!!!

lily's mom · 01-13-2006, 04:32 PM

Congrats to you and the new mommy!!!! How exciting!!!! Can't wait to see pics.

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 01-13-2006, 04:41 PM

I am so glad that your new little ones are getting the hang of it...and it sounds like mommy is doing wonderful!! Congrats on the new litter...please keep us updated on their progress!!!

01-13-2006, 03:40 PM	#1
smmrpm Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 800	need advice now Having pups as I type - first time mom howsoon do they need to nurse after birth - she is more interested in cleaning the dickens out of them and won't let them get a good grip. All the research I have done and still I am taken by surprise!! Thanks in advance for any help. __________________ Max, Piper, Emma & Buttercup Click HERE to see our Pictures

01-13-2006, 03:50 PM	#4
jakeepaper Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York Posts: 87	Hi, I usually put the pups on to nurse as soon as they are born and then remove them before the next one whelps...the mothers don't always appreciate it at first. Watch the pups carefully until she gets used to them. After they are all whelped there is plenty of time for a really good nursing! I am sure Pat will have much more to add, but I hope this is a start... __________________ Lori and my Fur Babies...Blake, Andi, Lindsay,Tendance, Jolie (and her pups), Molly,Scar and my precious new Biewer;Crystal. My beautiful baby Peanut is at Rainbow Bridge!

01-13-2006, 03:53 PM	#5
smmrpm Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 800	Puppy Power I emailed Pat. Hope she replies soon. So far 2 puppies but don't know the sex yet. Thanks to all. __________________ Max, Piper, Emma & Buttercup Click HERE to see our Pictures

01-13-2006, 03:55 PM	#6
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,549	Congratulations on the puppies. Keep us posted. __________________ *Yorkie Yummies Silk Step-In Harnesses * NapSaks Click on the links above for order information!**

01-13-2006, 03:57 PM	#7
YorkieRose YT 4000 Club Member Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 7,207	pups Let them settle and warm. When she is done, she should get the hang of it..you can put them to the nipple and encourage her to lay down, pet her back and head to soothe her.. They came out of mom with a full belly, so they can go for a few hours yet..even overnight, but we always feel better to see them nurse soon. Best of luck __________________ Pat, Kate, Becca and Pinkkee Prim

01-13-2006, 03:45 PM	#2
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Wow...how exciting....unfortunately I am not a breeder but I will try to find the answer since no one has responded yet. How many babies so far??

01-13-2006, 03:47 PM	#3
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	I just PM'd YorkieRose, a very experienced breeder. She should respond very soon. Congratulations by the way...we love puppies here!

01-13-2006, 04:01 PM	#8
gymbo68 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,022	Sorry not a breeder either- but glad Kim emailed Pat for ya...hopefully she or someone else will be in soon-- good luck and congrats!! __________________ Max and Milos Dad!

01-13-2006, 04:02 PM	#9
gymbo68 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,022	oops...see Pat was here already- guess I am postin slow tonight....good luck again __________________ Max and Milos Dad!

01-13-2006, 04:11 PM	#10
smmrpm Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 800	Wow Well, we have too fat little babies and they are nursing!!! Piper - mom - didn't cry once and did VERY WELL!!! I am so proud of her!!! Don't know the sex yet but that's ok - after they have had a little while longer I will weigh and all that good stuff!! I am sooooo excited!! I will post more later and my husband has promised to figure out this picture thing for me!!! Like I said before you can prepare everything and still be caught up in it all and forget your own name!!!!! __________________ Max, Piper, Emma & Buttercup Click HERE to see our Pictures

01-13-2006, 04:14 PM	#11
yorkiemom1970 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,947	Congrats! YorkieRose gave the best advice in the above post. All I can add is that I have squeezed a little milk out and put their mouth on it to get them to nursing right after birth. I'm sure they are going to nurse after mom settles down. Keep us posted.

01-13-2006, 04:16 PM	#12
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,334	Glad all is well! Congratulations! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-13-2006, 04:22 PM	#13
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,521	Congrats on the new pups!!! __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-13-2006, 04:32 PM	#14
lily's mom Lily Loves Maximus Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,633	Congrats to you and the new mommy!!!! How exciting!!!! Can't wait to see pics. __________________ Lily and Dawn

01-13-2006, 04:41 PM	#15
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,070 Blog Entries: 3	I am so glad that your new little ones are getting the hang of it...and it sounds like mommy is doing wonderful!! Congrats on the new litter...please keep us updated on their progress!!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Yorkies Lil Mis Magic & Sailor and Silkies Captain & Heaven; Agent to: Striker Looking For Someone to Show Your Little One...Email Me!!