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01-09-2008, 09:37 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan
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| Worried about 9 day old pup Hi, We had puppies on New Years Day. The 3 of them were of normal weight, about 3.5oz to 4oz. The little gut was only 2oz, he dropped down to 1.8 after the first day. He is now about 2.5-2.6oz. he keeps going back and fourth. The others are alot bigger 6.8oz,7.5oz,9.1oz. I am trying to feed him every 2 hours and even tried supplement, which he hates and I have to force him to get a few drops. Is there anything I can do or any supplement that is high is calorie or something I can give the mom. She is small to about 5 pounds. Has anyone had such a little pup and they lived this long being so small. He seems to sleep alot and gets full fast. If anyone has any suggestions I would love them. I hate to even leave the house because I worry so much he wont make it. Please help.... Thank you so much for any responce. Cali Bedell |
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01-09-2008, 09:45 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | I can't offer you any advice, but bumping your post back to the top....someone will be along to help you. Good luck with your babies...and especially your wee one.
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01-09-2008, 10:18 AM | #3 |
My Angels Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado
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| Maybe have someone teach you how to tube feed or try the fading puppy broth posted in the sticky in the breeders area I think. Keep it warm at all times. Dont wait too long if you feel you are losing ground. It maybe need to be tubed. |
01-09-2008, 10:40 AM | #4 |
Dainty Dawgs Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Reno
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| I had to supplement Little Bit, All the other pups were much bigger than he was and he just didn't have a chance to eat like they did. We had (7) He had trouble holding on to nurse. I gave him time alone with mom to nurse then would always follow up with a bottle. I used an eye dropper at first. I didn't like using it because I felt the milk went down too fast. I bought several bottle nipples and kept working with sizing the nipples until I got the best size hole. I cut the hole with very small scissors in the shape of a x. He did fill up very fast. It didn't take much at first. They are so small. I also made sure that the milk was just the right temp. He is now 11 weeks and 2 lbs. But I have to tell you I didn't leave him too much either. Oh and prepare yourself to really bond with this one, I did. I had no intentions on keeping another puppy but there is no way that I can part with him now! |
01-09-2008, 10:54 AM | #5 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida
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| puppy Have you checked his palate for a cleft? Do you feed him around the clock? Does he cry, feel warm? I would tube or bottle feed on a regular basis and help him nurse off mom, by puttign the others away for a few minutes...or use your hands on either side of him to make a boundary where the others can not bother him for a few minutes to suckle. Best wishes.... |
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