I am so glad to hear that she has made it through her first night. If she is latching on for that long, I am sure she must be getting some milk from mama. Newborns do not do much more than eat and sleep & mom keeps them clean in the potty department. So I'd say if the baby is content & quiet when not nursing, her belly is probably full. Puppies cry when they are hungry or cold, or obviously if something is wrong. But if she is a tiny one, supplementing is not out of the question........how much or often would be better answered by someone with more experiance with it. Hopefully, since she's the only pup, she will get plenty from mom and gain weight & strength very soon.
Do you know her weight yet. Being that small it is very important to keep track. We don't want her to lose weight..........every ounce matters when they are tiny! Continued wishes for good luck & prayers coming your way! |