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Originally Posted by Julz When you see how the mothers are with them, it is surprising it doesn't happen more often. When someone has to take care of a wee one like that the vet will sometimes tell them not to be too gentle with them because of how the mother naturally is with them. The little buggers get knocked around quite a bit while being stimulated and cleaned. |
That's the truth! The first time I saw her chewing/pulling on an umbilical cord, I about had a heart attack. LOL.... but this incident was a first for me. Kinda scary seeing a wee one bleeding.
I just hope she leaves his tail alone now so it can heal well.