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DorkyYorkies · 02-05-2008, 11:59 AM

Mom seems to be taking better care of them now. She has been with them all day other than to go potty and eat. They aren't whiny now and they have definitely been nursing. The vet seems to think she is rejecting the pups, but I personally think it was from all of the stress from yesterday. I don't think she would be with them now if she was actually rejecting them.

If I ever have another litter I will be doing the tails and dew claws myself. I agree that it is alot less stressful on both the mom and the pups, even though the momma dog was there with them. I really wanted to do them this time, but I also wanted to watch it being done so I would know what to do next time.

Thanks for all of your replies!! I will keep everyone updated.

02-05-2008, 11:59 AM	#17
DorkyYorkies Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 206	update Mom seems to be taking better care of them now. She has been with them all day other than to go potty and eat. They aren't whiny now and they have definitely been nursing. The vet seems to think she is rejecting the pups, but I personally think it was from all of the stress from yesterday. I don't think she would be with them now if she was actually rejecting them. If I ever have another litter I will be doing the tails and dew claws myself. I agree that it is alot less stressful on both the mom and the pups, even though the momma dog was there with them. I really wanted to do them this time, but I also wanted to watch it being done so I would know what to do next time. Thanks for all of your replies!! I will keep everyone updated.