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dawn27 · 03-23-2014, 02:13 PM

I myself have never experience this but yes, I agree. The momma may sense that the baby (typically the runt of the litter) is not well or weak. Watch her so that she does not try to burry the pup under the blankets. Its also possible that the momma will try to keep the pup separate from the others by turning her back to the pup. Just watch her, take a head count and listen for cries. The crying is normally due to hunger or becoming chilled. Sometimes even with healthy pups they tend to get lost. Your friends will need to watch both momma and baby to make sure she is allowing the pup to nurse if not that task will fall on your friend to do so with bottle feeding. Have her place the pup on the teat while calmly petting momma to reassure her and calm her down.

Its very important that the momma accepts the pup and allows it to nurse. Every little oz. of nourishment counts to the survival of this pup.

Also it very important that theses babies stay warm so be sure that they have a heating pad under the bedding for warmth.

03-23-2014, 02:13 PM	#4
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	I myself have never experience this but yes, I agree. The momma may sense that the baby (typically the runt of the litter) is not well or weak. Watch her so that she does not try to burry the pup under the blankets. Its also possible that the momma will try to keep the pup separate from the others by turning her back to the pup. Just watch her, take a head count and listen for cries. The crying is normally due to hunger or becoming chilled. Sometimes even with healthy pups they tend to get lost. Your friends will need to watch both momma and baby to make sure she is allowing the pup to nurse if not that task will fall on your friend to do so with bottle feeding. Have her place the pup on the teat while calmly petting momma to reassure her and calm her down. Its very important that the momma accepts the pup and allows it to nurse. Every little oz. of nourishment counts to the survival of this pup. Also it very important that theses babies stay warm so be sure that they have a heating pad under the bedding for warmth. __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs. Last edited by dawn27; 03-23-2014 at 02:14 PM.