I’ve only weaned fosters, and none of them were yorkies, but the basics should be about the same. The first step is often to teach the pups to lap liquid — either water or puppy formula. Then the next step would be to offer very liquidy or mushy food and gradually decrease the amount of liquid. If the mama dog will allow it, it’s also helpful to have the pups with her when she’s eating, as they will likely be very curious about the food dish when mama’s eating from it.
The most important thing, of course, is to follow the advice of your vet, although I do understand and agree with your concern that the pups not go too long without nourishment as they could easily become hypoglycemic.
If you continue to have problems, a vet check would be in order in case the pups have any issues with their mouths & teeth. |