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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom  i hope your baby is okay. This is exactly the reason I cut my own cords. I watched one of my moms stretch it out such a long ways, I was sure she was going to hurt the puppy. I took it from her and cut it myself as I have all mine. A too short cord can also cause an umbilical hernia. Congratulations on your litter and I am sorry you lost one. |
Most of my mamas are very cooperative with us but this one scares me. I am afraid she might hurt the baby we are "fighting" over if I insist in get in there too soon. I didn't know this about the umbilical hernia. I will have the vet look her over. Thanks, Sylvia