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Old 12-02-2009, 05:36 PM   #116
Mardelin
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Originally Posted by yorkiemama1986 View Post
i made sure i could fit 2 fingers before tying, is that okay? i just wanna keep track of whos who...i know the purple one is the biggest and is a teat hog. i finally pushed him behind mom so the others could eat. i think inthe morning i will start shave marks on them instead of ties.

okay and after 72 hrs, what are the chances of it? i will breathe a lot easier friday when hubbys home, when i told him about her emergency c-sec today he cried on the phone. he misses his girl
There have been issues of puppies choking with them. Mom's getting the paw caught in them or another puppy getting their paw caught in there. Here's what I use......Liquid Paper....you know what you use for fixing typos. It comes in different colors. I usually put a dab under a leg, where mom can't see it but, you can. If you have a boob hog, don't put him on until the other 2 have a few minutes alone with her. Oh milk only lets down every 2 hours.

As long as your pups are gaining, you're fine....check for hydration by pulling the skin on their neck. If it bounces right back they are hydrated, if not, call your vet. He can Sub-Q them for you. 3 to 5 days tail docking and dew claw removal. Any changes in the sound of their breathing....could be a respiratory problem, call the vet.....he can administer clovomax....don't wait, it can turn into pneumonia. Most important, don't over handle, all they need is mom right now and quiet. Keep them warm and take care of her, she'll take care of them.

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