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Maggie123 · 10-08-2006, 08:57 PM

The last born of 5 puppies is having a hard time latching on. Hes tiny and he was the last born but he isnt crying as much as the other ones. He makes weak noises and moves around, but not so much. The mom licks him and keeps him warm just like the others. Im so scared for him. I don't want to lose him. I will call my vet first thing in the morning. What can I do?? He ate a little earlier today, but only with the help of humans....he can't find the nipple...so we have to open his mouth and put it in him and then he sucks very weakly.

10-08-2006, 08:57 PM	#1
Maggie123 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 39	new born pup very small and can't latch on The last born of 5 puppies is having a hard time latching on. Hes tiny and he was the last born but he isnt crying as much as the other ones. He makes weak noises and moves around, but not so much. The mom licks him and keeps him warm just like the others. Im so scared for him. I don't want to lose him. I will call my vet first thing in the morning. What can I do?? He ate a little earlier today, but only with the help of humans....he can't find the nipple...so we have to open his mouth and put it in him and then he sucks very weakly.