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Janel · 05-21-2005, 10:12 PM

Our yorkie just had a litter 9 days ago and her milk is geting low. We feed her twice a day, vitamins, water, rest. I just dont know what else I can do. The back nipples when you squeeze none comes out puppies are ok tho. Any ideas? Thank you

YorkieRose · 05-22-2005, 03:49 AM

Are the pups content, growing and not crying? You can not always get milk out...but the pups nurse and seem fat and sassy. The more pups nurse and pull on the teat, the more the milk lets down.
You should be free feeding her..add cooked chicken and rice, cottage cheese to her dry kibble. Let her eat all she wants. Give half a TUMS per day for calcuim..unless she is getting a tab already.

05-21-2005, 10:12 PM	#1
Janel YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2	Mom getting low on milk Our yorkie just had a litter 9 days ago and her milk is geting low. We feed her twice a day, vitamins, water, rest. I just dont know what else I can do. The back nipples when you squeeze none comes out puppies are ok tho. Any ideas? Thank you

05-22-2005, 03:49 AM	#2
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	milk Are the pups content, growing and not crying? You can not always get milk out...but the pups nurse and seem fat and sassy. The more pups nurse and pull on the teat, the more the milk lets down. You should be free feeding her..add cooked chicken and rice, cottage cheese to her dry kibble. Let her eat all she wants. Give half a TUMS per day for calcuim..unless she is getting a tab already.