I have both esbilac and just born. I didnt' know which to use. I tired both with the babies... is that safe. The funny thing is that when I asked the vet they confused me even more. I guess they dont want to put down one product and encourage another.
I would say they don't want to be responsible if what they suggest doesn't work out for you. There are pros and cons of anything you use. I've heard that goats milk is the best, and I've heard that it's the worst. Just use whatever the vet tells you. Stick with one or the other, though. Changing around might irritate their tummies.
So far the babies are doing well. The runt doesn't seem to be growing at all even though we feed him almost every hour. They sleep longer today then they did yesterday and last night. i haven't slept in 48 hours.
I'm on a caffine high! I stimulate the bablies with a cotton ball and I hold tolet paper to their little wee area to make sure they pee. I've also been letting mommy do the stimulations.
Keep really close tabs on this one. He could go downhill really fast. Check his hydration by pinching the scruff gently to see how it responds. If you haven't already, get some nutrical to rub on his gums to keep his sugar level good.
I have four helpers helping me with the babies. Is it normal for female puppies to eat less than males???
I only had a male to bottle feed, so I don't really know. But my intuition tells me that they should all eat pretty much the same amount. If she's not getting enough, you may have to tube her. Just be careful, if you do, that you get it into her tummy, and don't dispense too quickly.
I have a really hard time trying to get the female to take to the bottle she wont drink any of the esbilac on the just born.
Like I said, sounds like a tube situation, or she won't make it.
this is their weight today
fatty (the one that eats the most) is 5.2 ounces
female is 5.7 ounces
The runt is 3.7 ounces
Black one is 5.3 ounces
I am really worried about the runt! Should I add stuff to the formula?? I am so scared to but I think it would be for the best I just dont know what or how. The vet told me to just stay with just formula. But I am willing to try anything that would help the babies grow and gain weight.
I don't know what you should add, so I'll leave this one for an expert to handle.
Thank you for all the advice!