My 4-day-old chihuahua puppies aren't gaining weight. Is this normal?

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Hi there, I'm nursing 2 chihuahua puppies as their mum couldn't. It's their 4th day of life. I've got the puppie milk from my vet that they have given me after I've explained the situation. They are feeding , going to toilet etc. I clean them every time so they can wee and everything seems ok but.. I'm not sure if they are eating enough. They don't seem to put much weight on. They are only 82gr and 76 and they are still roughly the same , daily gram or two up or down.is this normal please ? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 0.18 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

No, this isn't normal that they aren't gaining weight. Failure to gain weight is a sign of illness in these newborn puppies, and I would have them seen by a vet immediately. They may need more food as well to gain weight, but I would have them seen by a vet to be safe.

My 4-day-old chihuahua puppies aren't gaining weight. Is this normal?

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