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Originally Posted by yorkiemom1970 if your little girl has lost 2 0Z if i read that correctly i would contact the vet asap. your doing the right thing by supplementing though, and i personally would continue to sup every 3 hrs. day and nite. just a little, dont try to force them, let them take as much as they want though. tube feeding is an option, but i cannot describe to you here how to do that because it is very tricky and you would need a vet or experienced breeder to show you first hand. i wouldnt want to be responsible for your baby if it wasnt done right, but i wanted you to know it's an option if your vet will show you. there is a product on revivalanimal.com that is called puppy drops. if you could get some you could also use those, i've had good results with smaller, less thriving pups with them. but you need them pretty fast and with having to have the drops shipped, i would suggest you contact the vet. keep them warm number one! take them out and stimulate them before and after feedings to get that little system and blood pumping. use a warmed towel/ baby blanket and your hands and rub them gently all along their body. keep supplementing them and every 3 hrs and call the vet. stimulate, supplement, allow to nurse in between as much as they want, keep warm but not hot...allow an area in the box for them to crawl off the heat if they get too hot...usually by putting the heat pad on under one half of the box...poop and pee them in between feedings just in case mom isnt getting it all, and i will keep you in my prayers. good luck to you and let us know.... |
Great advice!
By 1 week of age, they should have doubled their weight at birth. What you're describing isn't a good sign.
You can get goat's milk (mixed with a little nutrical) to also suplement with. I'd feed every 2 hours...just as much as they'll eat. Like Robbie said, keep them warm. The tube feeding by a vet...scares me. I've heard of too many babies afixiating (spelling) on the tubes and dying. Contact your vet, never-the-less.