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Originally Posted by Sunnie  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.
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Yes, I know how important the colestrum is. I do indeed offer him mom before feeding him myself. Mom has not made an effort to leave him even to potty yet. When she goes I will hold him next to my skin until she comes back. Sylvia