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magicgenie · 03-28-2010, 06:32 AM

I lost an entire litter a couple of months ago due to premature c-section that taught me a lot about how little most vets know about reproduction. Saving this puppy is a long shot, IMO, but you have to start by keeping her very warm---rig up an incubator and keep it at 100 degrees. Don't feed milk or milk replacer as it's too rich for this preemie digestive system. Use sugar water to keep hydrated only for now. Surely someone will come on here with more info.

03-28-2010, 06:32 AM	#8
magicgenie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Posts: 819	Nightmare scenario--- I lost an entire litter a couple of months ago due to premature c-section that taught me a lot about how little most vets know about reproduction. Saving this puppy is a long shot, IMO, but you have to start by keeping her very warm---rig up an incubator and keep it at 100 degrees. Don't feed milk or milk replacer as it's too rich for this preemie digestive system. Use sugar water to keep hydrated only for now. Surely someone will come on here with more info.