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Mardelin · 10-14-2009, 03:55 PM

How old are the pups? I understand that you probably have to go back to work. But, if at all possible is there someone that can come in and take care of mom and the new pups. Especially with the new one having to be supplemented. So, many things can go wrong while you're away.

I usually don't leave the house without someone being here for the first couple of weeks.

The hardest part is not over, your work has just begun. Making sure mom is getting the proper nutrition, pups being moved around on each nipple, making sure they are kept warm and she is diapering them properly. Watching mom for mastitis, eclampsia. With bottle feeding that pup you need to make sure that it doesn't asperate.

10-14-2009, 03:55 PM	#6
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	How old are the pups? I understand that you probably have to go back to work. But, if at all possible is there someone that can come in and take care of mom and the new pups. Especially with the new one having to be supplemented. So, many things can go wrong while you're away. I usually don't leave the house without someone being here for the first couple of weeks. The hardest part is not over, your work has just begun. Making sure mom is getting the proper nutrition, pups being moved around on each nipple, making sure they are kept warm and she is diapering them properly. Watching mom for mastitis, eclampsia. With bottle feeding that pup you need to make sure that it doesn't asperate. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers* Last edited by Mardelin; 10-14-2009 at 03:58 PM.