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Originally Posted by Yorksmama  I am a little worried about Lily with her new pup. I have to get her to lay down and stay still so I can latch the pup on to feed. She sat on her a few times and also walked away from her so she could cuddle up next to me! The pup was crying too. The vet told me that Lily will chew off the umbilical cord on her own. I am tempted to cut it myself so she doesn't pull on it.  |
Is the cord still attached to the mom and the pup? You need to be careful with cutting it and make sure not to cut it too close to the baby. Give it at least an inch.