Ellie had her first puppy about an hour ago. The puppy is crying and hasn't latched on yet. Is this normal or do I need to call my vet? Also, any tips to help it latch on? I need to know if I should be worried yet. We also have milk replacer and nutrical on hand

Updated On June 14th, 2020

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | | 1lb

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

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Hello and thank you for contacting PetCoach. Puppies usually start feeding in the first 2-3 hrs of their lives. You should try and 'latch' the puppy on the nipple. Once the puppy has open mouth you just need to put the nipple in the mouth and wait 20-30 seconds for the puppy to start feeding. If he is not taking any milk or keeps crying for another 2-3hrs, you should get in touch with your local vets. Milk replacer should be used only as the last resort.

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