sometimes they will lose a tiny bit the morning after they are born, then they should see a steady uphill climb. But, you might go two or three days without much of a gain then see several ounces at once. I squeeze a little of moms milk out and rub the nose in it just like someone else said. An old tried and true wives tale. Put a little salvia on your finger and then open the puppies mouth around that teat. Also, with one this little, you are going to have to make sure that the larger ones don't pussh her away. You might even have to take your hand and hold her on the teat. When I have a tiny one like that, I put it on the fullest teat and hold my hand between that pup and the others. They are usually so weak that even if they do latch on, they can't hold on and push. |