When had setters I would allow them to nurse until 5 weeks. Mom normally got aggressive after this and would try to get away. I took her cue and let her be separated from the pups. The pups would suck the life out of her and she would get thin. But she had nine puppies, I don't know how many you have and if it makes a difference. Her puppies were fat, so I figured they were healthy enough to wean. Do chis nurse longer than bigger dogs?? I would see how they feed and if they keep their weight up, they should be fine. I JMO - em :-)
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of marsha Taylor Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 8:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] still nursing? I was wandering how long most of your mom's allow pups to continue nursing? Ginger's pups will be 7 weeks old Monday, they are eating hard food and lots of it. They are literally little pigs and I have a hard time keeping enough food available for Ginger...and I free feed!! They have been eating for weeks now, but still, she is allowing them to nurse. This is not like her, she actually has a rather agressive personality (although she has mellowed alot since Honey passed). In the past, she has never allowed nursing past the 5 week max. They are doing a number on her, her nipples are red and scratched to pieces...not in good shape, because they are so rough at this age. Still she makes no attempt to stop them. I feel they are way to old for this. This isn't the occasional trying to get a drink thing, but are nursing as much as if they were just being weaned. How long do most of you all find pups continuing to nurse.? Marsha
