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avborges · 07-09-2006, 08:19 AM

Wow... we just had 7 cute little yorkies! Is that normal? So many! Anyway, a few questions...

1) The last puppy was taking so long and she was so tired that I cut the cord. I haven't seen the placenta yet. What are the dangers and signs of a retained placenta? How long until I take her the the emergency room?

2) Too many puppies not enough tits. I still don't think she's producing any milk. How can I stimulate that? Have you heard of dark beer? Should I help her by bottle feeding some of the puppies? Do they need to burp?

3) Her maternal instinct is not at 100% yet. She just had the puts and she keeps on jumping from the box I built for her and the bundles to come after me. Is that normal? Can she reject her puppies?

Help help!

07-09-2006, 08:19 AM	#1
avborges Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bridgeport, CT Posts: 111	7/9 puppies: help with retained placenta, milk production and maternal instinct Wow... we just had 7 cute little yorkies! Is that normal? So many! Anyway, a few questions... 1) The last puppy was taking so long and she was so tired that I cut the cord. I haven't seen the placenta yet. What are the dangers and signs of a retained placenta? How long until I take her the the emergency room? 2) Too many puppies not enough tits. I still don't think she's producing any milk. How can I stimulate that? Have you heard of dark beer? Should I help her by bottle feeding some of the puppies? Do they need to burp? 3) Her maternal instinct is not at 100% yet. She just had the puts and she keeps on jumping from the box I built for her and the bundles to come after me. Is that normal? Can she reject her puppies? Help help! __________________ Amanda, Nina and Bartolomeu