Tammy,
Puppy even when full will still suck at the nipple, fall asleep with the nipple in the mouth and suck off and on. Just like human babies do.
The nipple is like a pacifier.
The nipples will not stay full looking as puppies do drain them but should show little sacks by the next feeding time. Especially the back ones.
The top nipples hardly ever seem to be full unless there is a big litter.
I had a girl that went off her feet and was not producing much milk but the pups were left with her.
Even tho she didn't look like she had any milk.
They were getting milk because the tummies were plump and they were gaining weight.
The Main thing is to get Livi eating well again so her body will produce enough milk.
As the pups grow her body will adjust to the amount needed
Just keep weight checks on the babies to make sure they keep gaining. |