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fannie · 02-26-2009, 10:23 PM

Are the puppies nursing well? Do they seem content, as in not crying?

If so, then leave them alone. She needs a few days to calm down. This is just her maternal instinct kicking in and she doesn't want you messing with her puppies. Some will even kill their own babies if they feel that they are threatened. Make sure she's in a nice, quiet place and just leave them be. You can peak in and make sure they're eating, but don't handle them unless absolutely necessary.

02-26-2009, 10:23 PM	#2
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,693	Are the puppies nursing well? Do they seem content, as in not crying? If so, then leave them alone. She needs a few days to calm down. This is just her maternal instinct kicking in and she doesn't want you messing with her puppies. Some will even kill their own babies if they feel that they are threatened. Make sure she's in a nice, quiet place and just leave them be. You can peak in and make sure they're eating, but don't handle them unless absolutely necessary. __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!