Hi I've got puppies who are nearly 4 weeks old and this one specific pup who I have to bottle feed because his mom bit him, always tries to suckle on his sisters and brothers private parts. What is the reason and how do I stop this as I'm not always able to watch over them when I have to go to work. Thank you

Updated On December 3rd, 2019

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed | 20 lbs

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

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You will need to separate Misty from the others or there could be serious damage to the other puppies' genitalia. This is probably from being separated from mom at a young age. You could try giving Misty a stuffed animal or a blanket to redirect her - she may suckle on these things instead.

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