to think that breastfeeding isn't right...

[ScaryBeardyDeadyman]

In this situation...

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LST not everyone wants to see this, is that so unusual?

How does dog-led weaning work?

How old do you rhink the dog is? It's OK as long as it's under one doggy year.

I felt a little icky when my cat licked up some ebm off the floor
But that is worse

ArseWiper, which cultures breastfeed animals?

and I assume you're talking about mammals rather than stick insects o

I am annoyed that this kind of nonsense story will put people off breastfeeding by association. But is it wrong? I don't know. I find it incredibly bizarre.

Rikers, really? I'd rather give ebm to the dog (if we had one) than waste it. I've been known to give it to DH before when it's been too worrying to give to a DC.

There are worse things to see. The dog that had been stabbed god knows how many times. That was a link I wish I hadn't opened. This is just funny.

A question for everyone who's ok with this;

How would you feel if you saw a human baby suckling from a dog?

Sanctuary, surely not. This is more about this woman's odd relationship with her animals than breastfeeding. I think there are people who let their dogs sit up around the table for Sunday lunch, with a napkin tucked into their collar, a china plate and full dinner. It won't put people off cooking a Snday roast :o

Not happy SBD
Not happy at all
Don;t see any parallel with this though

DH has tried it, no problem there.
I know, I said it was illogical. It's only milk.

What age is the dog? I'd say its ok if under one

one dog year
so about 2 months

was it the inter species thing Riker??

I agree LST, that was a horrific article and the pictures were so unnecessary and there should have been a warning.

Seeing a dog being breastfed certainly doesnt register on my scale of feeling sickened.

Shriiieeek you are probably right. Mmm, roast.

The Awa in Brazil breastfeed monkeys. Apparently puppies were often used to remove milk from women's breasts under medical supervision here too pre-19th century. There are definitely other tribal people who suckle animals too.

To be honest, although I personally would not want to breastfeed a dog it's not that outrageous and disgusting - no one is getting hurt.

I would happily give my bm to another animal that needed it. I know how magical the stuff is but I wouldnt feed it directly myself.
I have a german shepherd though so just imagining it is hard to do

I wonder if he'd prefer pedigree chum though

I don't know how the dog would latch on correctly without a bottom lip and get any sort of suction.

thanks sam, never heard of that.
Anyone do stick insects??

MrsDV I agree. That puppy will be bullied at puppy school.

This thread has reminded me of when I was bf DD and DH was reading a book with DS about animals. He started to explain that mammals were, and listed a few, ending with "We're mammals, me, you, mummy, ". At which point DD broke off and said "I am not a mammal!"