Puppies nursing on each other

Discussion in 'Labrador Puppies' started by Laura Dornbirer, May 17, 2017.

  1. Laura Dornbirer

    Laura Dornbirer Registered Users

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    I have a litter of 6 male and female 4 week old pups, they suckle on each others privates. They are nursed by mom and fat and well fed. I scold them when I see it but not sure what I should do if anything?
     
  2. Boogie

    Boogie Supporting Member Forum Supporter

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    This is very normal and happens a lot in litters.

    Never scold pups - you want them to be confident and happy around people, but do move them away as they can cause sores to appear.

    Welcome to the forum :hi:

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  3. Laura Dornbirer

    Laura Dornbirer Registered Users

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    Thank you Boogie! I have been scouring the internet for answers on this and I read to separate them but I felt that was wrong, I just worried it might cause a UTI or I read they can mutilate each other. I thought it might be normal but was just paranoid since it has been 30 years since I raised a litter.
     
  4. Karen

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    Hello and welcome! The pups sound lovely.
     

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