I don't know much about newborn puppies but I do know about premature infants. I know that when moms want to breastfeed but they have a preemie, we generally give it in a bottle or tube feed because it requires so much energy for them to even suckle, that if they work too hard they are burning more calories that they are taking in. Hence, weight loss. Could it be the same in a puppy that is struggling to suckle? I agree that the vet should check the patency of the nares, that could be why he is struggling to suckle too. Again, I'm pulling on my experience as a neo nurse since I've seen this in infants as well. |