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Originally Posted by Mardelin  5 1/2 weeks is when puppy teeth come in. Mom's are reluctant to nurse at this time.....this is also when the time when the consistency of mother's milk changes, so it's a great time to begin the weaning process.....But, only to get them use to it. Some take off with it others don't and require more patience and time. Try offering it with your fingers, letting him lick it off. if her milk is diminishing, you may have to do a little bottle supplementing with Goats Milk and equal parts of distilled water, given at room temp. We do what it takes with these little guys. |
I have fed it to him off my finger and also put it on a plate, he does eat from both he just eats a little and then turns his nose up at it. I do feel teeth in both of my babies mouth.
Also, I had to supplement him when he was born because he was so small so I have the puppy milk replacer and I am currently mixing some of that in their food as well.
I do believe her milk is starting to diminish her teets do not seem as full as often plus she doesn't seem to want to feed them as often as she used too.