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Originally Posted by Lady of Yorkies  Ok, then I am doing it right. I am trying to feed him every 2 hours and trying him on mom first. I try to get 2 - 3/4ml into him at a time. If I can see his belly is bigger than before I started I am happy.
I have 2 more smaller than him. I am keeping them all warm and they are right beside me. 2 born yesterday and this little guy today. Sylvia |
You are doing good. I agree with the others about how important it is to see the vet, but I also understand if you CAN'T, then you can't as sad as that is. Just be sure and try to get him to nurse before you give him supplement. It is so important to get moms colstrum. Supplementing should be done AFTER he has nursed if he needs it. Even if you have to hold Mom in place to get her to stay there and nurse him, she will learn in a few days. She should be in there with him all the time except when going out to potty. You might have to stay right there with her to make her stay with him. And I am going to say it again.. WARM WARM WARM.. I cannot stress enough how important that is. I have to leave for a couple of hours but I will check back when I get home.. Please don't stop posting.. Keep us informed until this little guy is out of danger.
Sonya