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Originally Posted by RoxysMomma  The Vet said the puppies were good and that Momma Roxy was healthy as well (i was worried)... he also said that I need to make sure the two runts (the girls) nurse a lot so it looks like i may be taking the next couple days off work. His explanation for her bringing the pup to bed was that she was just wanting to be mommied by her mommy (me) but she probably didn't want to leave her babies.
He gave me a vitamin supplement for her (Roxy) so she doesn't get eclampsia (sp??)... because her body has now become a 24 hour buffet for five little ones.
I can now rest easy! |
Another option to supplementing the smaller girls is to give them some alone time at the milk bar (Roxy). Let them nurse by themselves for a little while before letting the other three on. And/or make sure the little ones get the fuller teats. What are the difference in the sizes of the smaller ones compared to the bigger ones?