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Originally Posted by sapo1009  OK he made it through the night and he is getting around better and is not as limp. BUt I still can not get him to latchon to mom.WHy is this?
Then I have someone telling me to give up that if mom pushes him away it is because he is sick and that when he grows up something might be wrong with him, but I cant just let him suffer,I feel if I am breeding I need to help in everyway that I can weather it be for mom or her babies.
So fustrated |
He may be just to small or to weak to latch on and you will have to hand feed him until he gets strong enough to nurse. I agree that if the vet found nothing wrong with him, then you are right to try with all your might to get him through this. It's not easy I'm sure, but worth it. Keep him warm, feed him as directed by the experienced breeders here have said, and make sure to keep track of his weight to be sure he is gaining. Is he a singleton? Will mom diaper him or take care of him at all? Maybe she senses his weakness as an illness and that is why she is pushing him away. Hopefully when he gets stronger, she will take care of him. Good luck to you and this little guy; sending my prayers your way.