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Daniela · 10-28-2006, 03:36 PM

One of the pups doesn't seem to be nursing, but he seems healthy...moving around quit a bit. What should I do? Give him some time?

YorkieRose · 10-28-2006, 03:37 PM

I would not be concerned...no doubt one side of the horn had two and now the other two are in the opposite horn...if she is resting and not in distress, wait a bit..she will start again I am sure.

Susan123 · 10-28-2006, 03:41 PM

No need for concern right now for the next one, give her some time.

meanwhile, you can work with the one that's not latching on, place him right up to the nipple, he should start rooting around for it. If not, pry his mouth open an put him on. He'll catch on soon, when he's hungry that's for sure

CardsGrl · 10-28-2006, 04:07 PM

any news yet?? i am so excited for you lol!!!

Daniela · 10-28-2006, 05:29 PM

it's been 3 hrs since the last one was born. she's having contractions and she's calm, so I'm assuming she's o.k.?

fannie · 10-28-2006, 05:37 PM

I would call your vet. She may need a shot to help her along.

Sugar's Mom · 10-28-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniela

it's been 3 hrs since the last one was born. she's having contractions and she's calm, so I'm assuming she's o.k.?

That's a long time. I would call the vet for advice. It sounds like you have done a great job so far.

Susan123 · 10-28-2006, 05:59 PM

I agree, call your vet and see what he wants to do. They may want to give a shot to make the contractions stronger. Or he may want you to wait it out, but nows the time to find out what's next. Glad she's doing well.

Daniela · 10-28-2006, 06:14 PM

hershey had her other 2 pups.........she had 2 boys and 2 girls

CardsGrl · 10-28-2006, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniela

hershey had her other 2 pups.........she had 2 boys and 2 girls

congrats hun on the new puppies glad them and mom are doinmg fine and grandma of course lol dont forget the pics when u get them we would love to see them hun tc and gl .....

Daniela · 10-28-2006, 06:29 PM

I had just gotten off the phone with the vet, when to her pen and one pup was already out the next one followed immediately. I was just about to take her to the vet!

She's being such a good momma.

Dragonfly · 10-28-2006, 06:50 PM

Glad to hear the good news!!

Daniela · 10-28-2006, 07:22 PM

One of the pups havent latched on yet

what should i do??

fannie · 10-28-2006, 07:30 PM

Keep working with it. Make sure it is warm. Open it's mouth and put it directly on.

Congrats on the litter! I'm glad she didn't have to go to the vet!

Julz · 10-28-2006, 08:03 PM

Congratulations!!!!! For the one that doesn't want to latch on....sometimes you really have to work at it. First get some milk to come out of a teat. Gently open the pup's mouth (from the sides). Place the pup's mouth over the teat. Do this over and over. Sometimes if the teat is a little flat it is necessary to help maneuver it into a shape appealing to the pup. Before gently prying the mouth open method, I always start with this method... Pups tend to push upward with their muzzles. I place the pup's nose beneath the teat and it should push upward...again...do this over and over. If this doesn't work after you think your back is about to break, stand up, stretch, and try some more. Then if that doesn't work I do the method I mentioned first in this post. I have never had one that didn't latch on eventually. Once they do, you shouldn't have any problems...they know where their next meal comes from

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10-28-2006, 03:37 PM	#17
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	whelping I would not be concerned...no doubt one side of the horn had two and now the other two are in the opposite horn...if she is resting and not in distress, wait a bit..she will start again I am sure.

10-28-2006, 04:07 PM	#19
CardsGrl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern, Illinois Posts: 416	any news yet?? i am so excited for you lol!!! __________________ Cindy

10-28-2006, 05:37 PM	#21
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,693	I would call your vet. She may need a shot to help her along. __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!

10-28-2006, 06:50 PM	#27
Dragonfly My Sun Shine's bright Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georiga Posts: 2,353	Glad to hear the good news!! __________________ My beautiful Sunshine Me & my Gang

10-28-2006, 07:30 PM	#29
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,693	Keep working with it. Make sure it is warm. Open it's mouth and put it directly on. Congrats on the litter! I'm glad she didn't have to go to the vet! __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!

10-28-2006, 03:36 PM	#16
Daniela Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 44	One of the pups doesn't seem to be nursing, but he seems healthy...moving around quit a bit. What should I do? Give him some time?

10-28-2006, 03:41 PM	#18
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,455	No need for concern right now for the next one, give her some time. meanwhile, you can work with the one that's not latching on, place him right up to the nipple, he should start rooting around for it. If not, pry his mouth open an put him on. He'll catch on soon, when he's hungry that's for sure

10-28-2006, 05:29 PM	#20
Daniela Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 44	it's been 3 hrs since the last one was born. she's having contractions and she's calm, so I'm assuming she's o.k.?

10-28-2006, 05:59 PM	#23
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,455	I agree, call your vet and see what he wants to do. They may want to give a shot to make the contractions stronger. Or he may want you to wait it out, but nows the time to find out what's next. Glad she's doing well.

10-28-2006, 06:14 PM	#24
Daniela Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 44	hershey had her other 2 pups.........she had 2 boys and 2 girls

10-28-2006, 06:29 PM	#26
Daniela Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 44	I had just gotten off the phone with the vet, when to her pen and one pup was already out the next one followed immediately. I was just about to take her to the vet! She's being such a good momma.

10-28-2006, 07:22 PM	#28
Daniela Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 44	One of the pups havent latched on yet what should i do??

10-28-2006, 08:03 PM	#30
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	Congratulations!!!!! For the one that doesn't want to latch on....sometimes you really have to work at it. First get some milk to come out of a teat. Gently open the pup's mouth (from the sides). Place the pup's mouth over the teat. Do this over and over. Sometimes if the teat is a little flat it is necessary to help maneuver it into a shape appealing to the pup. Before gently prying the mouth open method, I always start with this method... Pups tend to push upward with their muzzles. I place the pup's nose beneath the teat and it should push upward...again...do this over and over. If this doesn't work after you think your back is about to break, stand up, stretch, and try some more. Then if that doesn't work I do the method I mentioned first in this post. I have never had one that didn't latch on eventually. Once they do, you shouldn't have any problems...they know where their next meal comes from .