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We recently had two litters of pups. 3 days apart. They are 6 weeks old this now. Here's the problem. Pups had been eating well for 1 week now on their own, but until this past Tuesday both female were still nursing with no problem. Tuesday one of the females started getting nasty with her pups when they tried to nurse, so that was our cue it was time to seperate them. The only problem we are having is with the second female, she still wants to nurse her pups as well as the others. We have combined both litters together, 9 total. All pups have been wormed regularly, received a 5 way shot ( 2nd shot will be given next week) and they have been treated with Albon as a precaution. Pups are nice and healthy.
Should we continue to let the 2nd female nurse the pups or cut her off also? She stays in the house with the pups kenneled outside. She driving everyone in the house crazy, whining, running for the door everytime she hears it open wanting with her pups. If we let her with the pups it usually last's about 20mins or so until she's whining to get out of the kennel. Long enough to nurse the pups. It's been 3 days now and she's bagging up pretty heavy.
Should we cut her off cold turkey and if so what can we give her to dry her up?
Thanks,
Steve

You can cut her off completely Steve. With hold her water for extented periods (now since hot 4-6 hours and keep her cool). Cut back on her feed too as it will make her continue to produce milk. I use spirits of camphor and put it on a paper towel and apply to her bag and nipple area a couple times a day. It can be bought at just about any pharmacy. It has worked very well for me. Use this for about 4-5 days and her milk production should stop completely. Good luck!

Thanks Jim, I'll give it a try.

I would bring the pups in side and have a party. Call your vet steve btw I love your sight.

Thanks littlewoody, pups are doing great, female is still driving us nuts!!!!!!!!!LOL!!!!!!!

The food and water thing works but its too hot .Try Spirits of Camphyr and rub it on her tits it will dry her up ,you buy it at the cvs or rite aid .........