Litter born Mon. 9/13/10. 1st boy came out totally in sack, I had to tear it open and struggle to get him to start breathing and when he did, it was more like gasps. He wouldn't stay on the mom's teat for more than a few seconds. Lost whole oz. of weight by Tues. evening. Flew to ER vet (had just come down w/walking pneumonia myself so I was pretty sick) to get Esbilac and bottle. He wouldn't suckle. He made it though the night and I took to my vet who showed me how to tube feed which I've been doing every 2 hrs./24 hrs. day. I've observed I don't think he can breath through his nose! Has anyone ever experienced this and what was the outcome. Weight at birth 4.5, next evening 3.4, today (Fri. 9/17) 3.6 oz.
He's really skinny, boney---you can see his pelvic bones, ribs, etc. Keep trying to put him on a teat, but he falls off in a few seconds. Tried the bottle again today and it didn't work. Opens his mouth to get a breath which would break any suction; hence, why he can't stay on the teat or bottle nipple. Suggestions???
Lin P.S. litter born on 59th day.