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Originally Posted by RobinC Thanks Robbie, the support on this site by you gals are worth more than I can express! I can squeeze a few dots out of the slightly swelled teats but not a lot. I just want him to gain and he has lost a 1/4 oz? He weighed 6 on my digital scale and today he weighs 5 3/4? |
robin,
i wouldnt worry over losing 1/4 oz right after birth. some of it may have been fluid loss in his tiny system. now if he continues to lose i would be concerned. i think a 6 oz birth weight is good for a yorkie. if he drops down to 5 or less, you will def want to see your vet and supplement. if your seeing a few milk dots, then she has adequate milk for him. sounds like you are doing every thing just fine. the cottage cheese is good to that you're giving. i'd give it a little more often though. keep us posted.