How much formula to feed 1.7oz pup - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jeanief · 01-17-2008, 11:26 AM

My bubble's is having her pups. She had two right together and boy was 3 oz and girl is 1.7. , and a nice healthy 4 oz girl thats already nursing. Little tiny girl is so small and skinny ( I have never had a pup that size in 5 yrs) She is breathing fine and I've got her warm on a heat pad with her brother. I know there is now way she could latch on to the nipple. I fed about 4 drops of formula and none came out the nose, and it went down ok as far as I can tell. How many drops, and how often should I feed? I don't want to drown her, so if I'm doing it by drop how many and how often? I'm giving brother some too. thanks so much !

YorkieShadow · 01-17-2008, 01:01 PM

I thought you was saying a 1 .7 lbs . LOL I was think man thats a huge pup, But got it a 1.7oz, wow thats very small. Im no help because Im not sure what to feed a baby that small. I think I would just guess and feed until I saw a round full tummy, I would also give nutri drops. BUt I hope someone else comes on and helps you someone that has had a small baby like this. GL with your babies and Momma.

dray · 01-17-2008, 02:51 PM

I would feed her about 1 cc every two hours , I don't know how many drops that would be , but I would be tube feeding her. Maybe you could count out the drops in a cc and go from there.

jeanief · 01-17-2008, 08:15 PM

She is still hanging in there but so tiny and weak. I am using a 1 cc tiny syringe. She'll only take about 1/2cc , so I'm doing it about every hr. Poor baby , she wants to live, so I will be sleepless in MN.

I don't know how to tube and when I asked my friend thats a breeder,she said it makes their throat sore and then they don't want to nurse. The tube would have to be the size of a tooth pick to fit in her tiny mouth. If she's not doing better tomorrow, I think I'll take her into the vet and see if they can show me how. I should have just said 1 oz. It looks like 1 lb 7 oz.

WV~Yorkies · 01-18-2008, 07:53 AM

I hope she is doing better..

CO_yorkie_momma · 01-18-2008, 10:37 AM

If she is that weak, you shouldnt wait until tomorrow. They do make pretty small tubes and at this point making her throat sore is the least of her worries. Good luck and I hope she does better soon.

YorkieShadow · 01-19-2008, 06:54 PM

Hi just wanting to know how the tiny one is doing today.

Susan123 · 01-20-2008, 05:21 AM

I've not found that to be true about tubefeeding. It gives them instant nutrition without them expelling the energy. They'll get stronger to eat day by day. It doesn't sound like she's nursing now anyways. I put mine on the teat before their feeding just to let them try (one I may put her/him on a few of times a day if I decide). Then a pup could be at the point that they're not with mom at all but in a warming box (esp. in a big litter). In my experience (only), pups can recover pretty well unless somethings wrong. Best Wishes for this baby

bjh · 01-20-2008, 07:27 AM

This is a very interesting article about tube feeding and caring for a weak puppy. Has anyone here ever used this method of injecting saline solution under the skin?
http://www.showdogsupersite.com/kenl...t/feeding.html

jeanief · 01-20-2008, 10:17 AM

Here is my little baby. she is still at 1.5 -1.7 ounces. She is eating about 1 ml every 2-3 hrs but is not gaining weight. I can feel her belly get full and don't want to over feed and drown her. She is staying warm with mommy and her 2 siblings. I tried having her on her own heating pad but mom freaks out. I'm doing my best to keep her alive. I go to the vet tomorrow for tails and dews and might have them show me how to tube. I'm so scared I will get it down the wrong pipe. Please keep her in your prayers.

addicted · 01-20-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jeanief

Here is my little baby. she is still at 1.5 -1.7 ounces. She is eating about 1 ml every 2-3 hrs but is not gaining weight. I can feel her belly get full and don't want to over feed and drown her. She is staying warm with mommy and her 2 siblings. I tried having her on her own heating pad but mom freaks out. I'm doing my best to keep her alive. I go to the vet tomorrow for tails and dews and might have them show me how to tube. I'm so scared I will get it down the wrong pipe. Please keep her in your prayers.

Oh my! She sure is tiny! I wish I could help you... I will be sending lots of prayers your way.

dray · 01-20-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jeanief

Here is my little baby. she is still at 1.5 -1.7 ounces. She is eating about 1 ml every 2-3 hrs but is not gaining weight. I can feel her belly get full and don't want to over feed and drown her. She is staying warm with mommy and her 2 siblings. I tried having her on her own heating pad but mom freaks out. I'm doing my best to keep her alive. I go to the vet tomorrow for tails and dews and might have them show me how to tube. I'm so scared I will get it down the wrong pipe. Please keep her in your prayers.

It's pretty easy after you learn how, and if your tube is marked and you insert it to the line you will not be in the wrong place. I hope you are not having the little ones tail done this early , you need to wait till she is about 5 or 6 oz. Just the fact that she is still alive is a good thing , I think she may make it with a lot of help. What are you feeding her. I saved my preemie with a mixture of Goats milk, Yogurt, Karo and egg yolk. Best of luck to you , it is a very hard road but when they live it is all worth it.

Susan123 · 01-20-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bjh

This is a very interesting article about tube feeding and caring for a weak puppy. Has anyone here ever used this method of injecting saline solution under the skin?
http://www.showdogsupersite.com/kenl...t/feeding.html

Lactated ringers are very useful. I have them and have used them. Great for dehydration.

Susan123 · 01-20-2008, 03:58 PM

I agree, the little should not have anything done. She's far too fragile.

CO_yorkie_momma · 01-21-2008, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Susan123

Lactated ringers are very useful. I have them and have used them. Great for dehydration.

What is a lactated ringer. Can you post some info or something on this. I have never heard of it. Thanks in advance.

01-17-2008, 11:26 AM	#1
jeanief Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 242	How much formula to feed 1.7oz pup My bubble's is having her pups. She had two right together and boy was 3 oz and girl is 1.7. , and a nice healthy 4 oz girl thats already nursing. Little tiny girl is so small and skinny ( I have never had a pup that size in 5 yrs) She is breathing fine and I've got her warm on a heat pad with her brother. I know there is now way she could latch on to the nipple. I fed about 4 drops of formula and none came out the nose, and it went down ok as far as I can tell. How many drops, and how often should I feed? I don't want to drown her, so if I'm doing it by drop how many and how often? I'm giving brother some too. thanks so much !

01-17-2008, 02:51 PM	#3
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,103	I would feed her about 1 cc every two hours , I don't know how many drops that would be , but I would be tube feeding her. Maybe you could count out the drops in a cc and go from there. __________________ Debbie Ray www.sumtoiyorkies.com

01-17-2008, 08:15 PM	#4
jeanief Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 242	She is still hanging in there but so tiny and weak. I am using a 1 cc tiny syringe. She'll only take about 1/2cc , so I'm doing it about every hr. Poor baby , she wants to live, so I will be sleepless in MN. I don't know how to tube and when I asked my friend thats a breeder,she said it makes their throat sore and then they don't want to nurse. The tube would have to be the size of a tooth pick to fit in her tiny mouth. If she's not doing better tomorrow, I think I'll take her into the vet and see if they can show me how. I should have just said 1 oz. It looks like 1 lb 7 oz. Last edited by jeanief; 01-17-2008 at 08:16 PM. Reason: sp

01-18-2008, 07:53 AM	#5
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 1,044	I hope she is doing better.. __________________ WVyorkies Premium Health Food for your pet! premium pet food FREE SAMPLES!

01-17-2008, 01:01 PM	#2
YorkieShadow Yorkie Shadows are the best Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 8,426 Blog Entries: 1	I thought you was saying a 1 .7 lbs . LOL I was think man thats a huge pup, But got it a 1.7oz, wow thats very small. Im no help because Im not sure what to feed a baby that small. I think I would just guess and feed until I saw a round full tummy, I would also give nutri drops. BUt I hope someone else comes on and helps you someone that has had a small baby like this. GL with your babies and Momma.

01-18-2008, 10:37 AM	#6
CO_yorkie_momma My Angels Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 2,259	If she is that weak, you shouldnt wait until tomorrow. They do make pretty small tubes and at this point making her throat sore is the least of her worries. Good luck and I hope she does better soon.

01-19-2008, 06:54 PM	#7
YorkieShadow Yorkie Shadows are the best Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 8,426 Blog Entries: 1	Hi just wanting to know how the tiny one is doing today.

01-20-2008, 05:21 AM	#8
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,385	I've not found that to be true about tubefeeding. It gives them instant nutrition without them expelling the energy. They'll get stronger to eat day by day. It doesn't sound like she's nursing now anyways. I put mine on the teat before their feeding just to let them try (one I may put her/him on a few of times a day if I decide). Then a pup could be at the point that they're not with mom at all but in a warming box (esp. in a big litter). In my experience (only), pups can recover pretty well unless somethings wrong. Best Wishes for this baby

01-20-2008, 07:27 AM	#9
bjh Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Warren, Texas Posts: 2,709	This is a very interesting article about tube feeding and caring for a weak puppy. Has anyone here ever used this method of injecting saline solution under the skin? http://www.showdogsupersite.com/kenl...t/feeding.html

01-20-2008, 03:58 PM	#14
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,385	I agree, the little should not have anything done. She's far too fragile.