At 4-5 weeks of age, momma dog is still cleaning up after her babies....she is licking up after pee pee, and she is eating poo...and then licking and cleaning the baby's bottoms. Most dams, like you, are also very clean and do not like a mess in their living space/bed. You are "momma" now to this baby that is completely dependent on you....
In addition to all your other responsibilities, and it can be very hectic with all the additional tasks demanded by a tiny puppy, YOU are "momma" to that puppy also! It is a wonderful thing you have done, assuming all the additional chores that come with a puppy that, at the age your baby is, could almost be considered orphaned. I will suggest a book that I always recommend to all my new owners.....if you have the time to read it! "Yorkies for Dummies", available on Amazon.com. This book will cover just about everything you will need to know about this baby!
"Patience" is the keyword you need to hold onto now!
Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 11-23-2014 at 08:23 AM.
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