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laurieb
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:48 pm    Post subject: question about nursing
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I always get very good info here, however, this one may be tricky.
Everyone has, more than likely, kept up a little bit about Lilly, Milly, and Willy.
Lilly's pups are about 10 days old. Milly is going to burst any day now.
Milly has always cuddled more with the pups than anyone, even mom.
I have noticed the past 2 days that the pups are nursing from Milly, or at least trying to.
Is it possible that Milly could have gotten her milk before she has even given birth, or are the babies using her as a pacifier?
Just curious. I love learning about my babies, even the grown ones!
Laurie
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amethystbelle
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:16 pm    Post subject:
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I believe that can happen and in the wild they would go between lactating females, Milly may have started producing milk early as the little ones have released hormones to encourage her to do so, i would keep an eye on them to make sure they are just suckling and not having the odd nibble and causing sores Wink
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