 have question on birth weight
Mia had her pups yesterday on her due date (and my 40th bday). She did wonderful! She had three puppies. She is an excellent mother.
Since this is my first set of puppies with such a small breed I am in need of some info. please......
her pups weighed at birth (I call them Small , Medium and Large) LOL
4.6 oz - girl
3.7 oz - boy
2.1 oz - girl
They all look good, but the little one is soooo tiny. She is moving and cries now and then and I do get her to suck on Mom but she doesn't go at it aggressively or very long. How do I know if she is getting enough or should I just supplement anyway. I just don't want to do something I shouldn't. She gained .4 oz since yesterday but is that enough??
The other two gained about an oz.
How do I know if she is just a small pup and will be fine or if she is in trouble and needs me to feed her more??? Or is it just something you "know" by looking at her? My gut is saying just keep an eye on her , make sure she eats from mom and gains weight.... BUT.... I don't want to go passed the helping point... am I making sense ?
Mom is 7.5 lbs
Dad is 4.2 lbs
Thanks for your help |