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Old 06-11-2009, 05:31 PM
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Re: Advice for chihuahua hand rearing

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Originally Posted by RachyBobs View Post
From my experience as a breeder, puppies that fail to suck without help from I have always spent alot of time trying to get it. I usually find the trick is to get some milk on the bitches teet, and rub the puppies nose gently round the teet so they get the idea, I then keep doing it until the pup gets hold of the nipple and rub its back while it has hold of the nipple and it should stimulate the pup to suck.

I am so sorry for your loss Its awful when things like this happen. Its nice to know that your other chi is taking care of the small one. If he has alot of enegy it is a good sign, Its when they start to fade I worry

Your dog is beautiful and so are the pups! I have always wanted a Chi
Thank you great advice
Ive just got him on the nipple again, he sucks like mad but keeps falling off, and never seems to get enough, always hungry after
Thank you im so upset this could have been avoided, id never had bred from her if i had known, its all about the money to some people


Can anyone advise on weight gain?
Vet told me not to worry so much about it as long as he is active, which he is very.
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