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Originally Posted by set1958  My Yorkie puppies are eating solid food, but Mom still wants to nurse them each night about 11:00. I have read where it is best to let Mom wean the puppies, however, is there an age where she should be just seperated from them? They are 8 weeks old. Thanks so much for your response. Susan |
What do you mean by "mom still wants to nurse them"? Are you sure she doesn't just want to check on them and lick them, etc.? After I have totally weaned my pups (usually by 5 weeks), I put a onesie (that human babies wear) on mom and let her tend to the pups throughout the day, but the pups do not nurse. She just cleans them and such.
Just a thought. Eight weeks seems a little old to still be nursing, even if it's just once a day.