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Sunnie · 12-21-2007, 04:40 PM

I don't know if it has been mentioned to you yet, but a "cold" puppy will not nurse and will not thrive. Even what feels comfortable to you may be too cool for the baby. Do you have a heating pad under his bedding? I covered the crate my Mom and babies were in to keep the heat in also. The smaller they are, the warmer they should stay. I believe what I was told was to keep it 85 degrees the first week (2 weeks if they are tiny) then you can go down to 80 the next week, then about 78-75 after that.

Katiesmom · 12-21-2007, 04:41 PM

Thanks.. again

12-21-2007, 04:40 PM	#16
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	I don't know if it has been mentioned to you yet, but a "cold" puppy will not nurse and will not thrive. Even what feels comfortable to you may be too cool for the baby. Do you have a heating pad under his bedding? I covered the crate my Mom and babies were in to keep the heat in also. The smaller they are, the warmer they should stay. I believe what I was told was to keep it 85 degrees the first week (2 weeks if they are tiny) then you can go down to 80 the next week, then about 78-75 after that. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

12-21-2007, 04:41 PM	#17
Katiesmom Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York Posts: 23	Thanks.. again