Quote Originally Posted by applesmom
Okay! In that case I can't stress strongly enough again that the other dogs be kept away from the pup as it continues it's struggle for life. Their presence isn't likely to help and could actually harm the pup.

With dogs living together in a family long before the puppies were born it might be an altogether different story.
I agree- this pup should NOT go back to the others to socialize until they can make sure the mother is not going to be around- for the safety of the pup...