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brand new puppy won't suck Hey All - My sister's yorkie had a litter of 4 this morning - the last one was the largest, breech, and she had to pull him out. When he came out I guess his cord was severed? Anyway, he doesn't seem to have a sucking reflex - she was trying to get him to nurse without any luck so has been bottle feeding him - he still doesn't suck, but will swallow as the milk goes into his mouth. Looking for input/advice to help make sure this littlebig guy makes it! Thanks in advance. |
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A good many Yorkies are born breach so that alone shouldn't make one 'pull it out'. If you have one that's stuck, you cannot be rough with it. Not sure what you mean by 'severed cord', but if there's any open wound, you have to make sure no infection sets in. Some betadine and anti-biotic salve could be used. It sounds like this pup needs to be seen by a vet ASAP. Internet advice only goes so far and this pup should be seen in person by a qualified professional. Also wanted to add....canned goat's milk w/ equal parts water and a little karo added makes a great formula for newborns. Very safe and very digestible. |
I have only had one pup that had no suckle reflex. It was a pup that presented badly and we were unable to deliver it and had to resort to a C-section. We managed to revive this pup but he had no suckle reflex and even with tube feeding failed to thrive and eventually died. I think he had just been stuck in the birth canal for so long that he had enough birth damage and he was not destined to make it. This pup with no suckle reflex probably needs to be tube fed and that is not something that should be taught over the internet, so should probably be seen by the vet. Even if he is swallowing milk in his mouth, I would be worrying about him aspirating it and getting pneumonia. Audrey |
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