Puppy rejected by mother, raising by hand, possible surrogate?

[applesmom]

I couldn't just suppliment them whilst leaving them with Mist and the other pups because I didn't live with my dad and thats where Mist and the pups were at that time.

Thanks Canus-Lupus, the reason for keeping them seperated makes perfect sense now.

[applesmom]

WRONG- if you return this pup to the mother- the mother will not recognize the pup as hers, in protection of her own- possibly get aggressive.
The best way to do this is to wait until until the pup is weaned, the others are weaned- then add- IF AND ONLY IF there is no sign of disease from the returned pup into the the litter..

It would depend on the circumstances and the bitch. In a case like this we can't assume the bitch will reject the puppy. Many wouldn't. It would be best for a puppy that young to at least give it a chance to rejoin the litter. I sure would.

[applesmom]

Any updates? How is the puppy doing?

[Reachoutrescue]

After reading this thread, I am so heart broken for this puppy. I sure hope he makes it. I would not put that pup back with the litter....too much risk with the momma dog. Just keep her warm, fed, and stimulate bowels, that is all you can do right now for her. Good luck and please keep us posted.