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barbg402 · 11-07-2005, 03:27 PM

My Meggie had two pups last night by c-section. Meggie is letting them nurse, she is staying with them. But is not licking or stimulating them. I stimulated them this afternoon and they each peed a puddle. How often should I stimulate and for how long? Have never had this happen before. Please, advise.
Thanks,

Barbg

txshopper73 · 11-07-2005, 03:36 PM

well, Congratulations on the new litter. How old was the mom? Also, since she had a c-section, could be that she doesn't recognize that the puppies are hers? Is this her first litter, sometimes first time moms may take a couple of days for the mother instinct to come out.

I would stimulate them every 3-4 hours...immediately after they nurse. Their bladders are so small and it's painful to them if since they can't relieve themselves.

barbg402 · 11-07-2005, 04:30 PM

Kimberly,
Thank You, for the advise. Meggie, is almost 1 year old and this is her first litter. All are doing great. Hope her motherly instint kicks in soon.
Barb

txshopper73 · 11-07-2005, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by barbg402

Kimberly,
Thank You, for the advise. Meggie, is almost 1 year old and this is her first litter. All are doing great. Hope her motherly instint kicks in soon.
Barb

I've read somewhere...could be here...that when a bitch has a c-section, you should save a couple of the sacs and refridgerate them...take them out till they're room temperature and let mom eat them. Yes, gross, but that's suppose to help the instincts kick in.

She seems to be a little too young to be bred and could be that her maturity level isn't there, too.

11-07-2005, 03:27 PM	#1
barbg402 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sumrall, MS Posts: 344	Stimulating new pups to void My Meggie had two pups last night by c-section. Meggie is letting them nurse, she is staying with them. But is not licking or stimulating them. I stimulated them this afternoon and they each peed a puddle. How often should I stimulate and for how long? Have never had this happen before. Please, advise. Thanks, Barbg

11-07-2005, 03:36 PM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	well, Congratulations on the new litter. How old was the mom? Also, since she had a c-section, could be that she doesn't recognize that the puppies are hers? Is this her first litter, sometimes first time moms may take a couple of days for the mother instinct to come out. I would stimulate them every 3-4 hours...immediately after they nurse. Their bladders are so small and it's painful to them if since they can't relieve themselves. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

11-07-2005, 04:30 PM	#3
barbg402 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sumrall, MS Posts: 344	Kimberly, Thank You, for the advise. Meggie, is almost 1 year old and this is her first litter. All are doing great. Hope her motherly instint kicks in soon. Barb