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Lady of Yorkies · 11-19-2005, 07:25 PM

Thank you CC and Kelly.

CC: I didn't know that about the bottle, your info helps a great deal as I can get air thru the nipple but turned up it doesn't drip. I was afraid of putting too big of a hole in the nipple and possibly drowning one of them. Now I know the hole is not big enough and what speed the milk should drip when I get it right. The man who sold us the bottle said it had a hole in it but I couldn't see it and when we got in the car I tried it and no air came thru.

Kelly: I know what you are talking about but as long as there's life I'm one of those that can't give up. Right now I have fed them 3 times and they seem to be doing better. The boy doesn't like the bottle but little Rosebud goes to town. My husband said we couldn't afford a digital scale so I could keep tabs on their weight, until next month. Then he had to go pick up one of our sons from work and bought a postal digital scale. LOL I am very happy to have it so I can see if Rosebud is thriving. He is very attached to her because of her size.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 11-20-2005, 11:01 AM

Sylvia~ I am not directing this at you specifically because you are just doing what you feel is best as a breeder but I have to ask this......

Why even bother with docking tails and removing dew claws on tinies since they will never be show dogs? I don't understand why it is okay to put a puppy through that trauma for the "breed standard" if they are just going to be a pet?

I hope these two little ones begin to thrive soon....it must be so scary to have them so small and feel so helpless about how to help them....YT is so great in these instances!

If I were you, I might also find a vet who specializes in new born puppies...I am not sure if reproductive specialists are also helpful with newborns too, but they may know who is. Some "regular" or general vets who don't have a lot of breeders in their practice may not be as "up" on the latest techniques for helping these little ones. Just a thought.

Carters Mom · 11-20-2005, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

Sylvia~ I am not directing this at you specifically because you are just doing what you feel is best as a breeder but I have to ask this......

Why even bother with docking tails and removing dew claws on tinies since they will never be show dogs? I don't understand why it is okay to put a puppy through that trauma for the "breed standard" if they are just going to be a pet?

Off topic and out of the scope of this discussion.

Sylvia:

It sounds as though you've gotten great advice from the breeders that frequent the forum and also that you have done your homework as well.

I'm so glad that when members with a litter that have a question can post their concern they are able to get good sound advice relative to that concern. Thanks breeders for sharing your first hand experience with us!

Please keep us posted on your two smaller babies.

Lisa

feminvstr · 11-20-2005, 11:58 AM

Pat gave you the best advice...Give two kids to the other mom...youre lucky to have two moms in milk, that is what saved babies life, he needed more time on the teat and mom was done with em! So Trina took over the job and quite well I might add.

I hope you are keeping these two moms in separate rooms seems as though theyre too nervous around each other...best to keep them calm. If the other mom accepts the job I would leave the two that need the help on the real mom and two that are doing well on the surrogate JMHO. Put them on a teat about every two to three hours and make sure theyre eating.

sylvan · 11-20-2005, 02:06 PM

You've gotten some great advice from the other breeders here and the only 2cents I'll add is that you might want to try adding a bit of chamomile tea to the nervous mom's water to help calm her down and though it sounds a little nutty, I play Mozart (and other soothing classical stuff) for my dogs when they're antsy. They have a way of picking up on our stress so try to not be worried when you are dealing with this. Calmness is just as catching as nerves, so a nice cuppa tea or glass of wine gets prescribed for you too.
Best of luck,Stacy

11-20-2005, 11:01 AM	#17
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Sylvia~ I am not directing this at you specifically because you are just doing what you feel is best as a breeder but I have to ask this...... Why even bother with docking tails and removing dew claws on tinies since they will never be show dogs? I don't understand why it is okay to put a puppy through that trauma for the "breed standard" if they are just going to be a pet? I hope these two little ones begin to thrive soon....it must be so scary to have them so small and feel so helpless about how to help them....YT is so great in these instances! If I were you, I might also find a vet who specializes in new born puppies...I am not sure if reproductive specialists are also helpful with newborns too, but they may know who is. Some "regular" or general vets who don't have a lot of breeders in their practice may not be as "up" on the latest techniques for helping these little ones. Just a thought. Last edited by SoCalyorkiLvr; 11-20-2005 at 11:04 AM.

11-20-2005, 11:58 AM	#19
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	Pat gave you the best advice...Give two kids to the other mom...youre lucky to have two moms in milk, that is what saved babies life, he needed more time on the teat and mom was done with em! So Trina took over the job and quite well I might add. I hope you are keeping these two moms in separate rooms seems as though theyre too nervous around each other...best to keep them calm. If the other mom accepts the job I would leave the two that need the help on the real mom and two that are doing well on the surrogate JMHO. Put them on a teat about every two to three hours and make sure theyre eating. __________________ Kimberly

11-19-2005, 07:25 PM	#16
Lady of Yorkies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,562	Thank you CC and Kelly. CC: I didn't know that about the bottle, your info helps a great deal as I can get air thru the nipple but turned up it doesn't drip. I was afraid of putting too big of a hole in the nipple and possibly drowning one of them. Now I know the hole is not big enough and what speed the milk should drip when I get it right. The man who sold us the bottle said it had a hole in it but I couldn't see it and when we got in the car I tried it and no air came thru. Kelly: I know what you are talking about but as long as there's life I'm one of those that can't give up. Right now I have fed them 3 times and they seem to be doing better. The boy doesn't like the bottle but little Rosebud goes to town. My husband said we couldn't afford a digital scale so I could keep tabs on their weight, until next month. Then he had to go pick up one of our sons from work and bought a postal digital scale. LOL I am very happy to have it so I can see if Rosebud is thriving. He is very attached to her because of her size.

11-20-2005, 02:06 PM	#20
sylvan YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 2,484	You've gotten some great advice from the other breeders here and the only 2cents I'll add is that you might want to try adding a bit of chamomile tea to the nervous mom's water to help calm her down and though it sounds a little nutty, I play Mozart (and other soothing classical stuff) for my dogs when they're antsy. They have a way of picking up on our stress so try to not be worried when you are dealing with this. Calmness is just as catching as nerves, so a nice cuppa tea or glass of wine gets prescribed for you too. Best of luck,Stacy