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Originally Posted by bellababy08  Getting her to diaper them will help kick in the mommy instincts...Moms care and milk is best...but if you have to supplement...use Goats milk and distilled water mix 50/50...goats milks is as close to mom milk as you'll get...the puppy replacer and the milk you get from the vet isn't good for them....make sure the babies are warm before feeding...and you will have to burp them as well...they will need to be feed every 2 hours around the clock...but please don't stop trying to get mom to nurse, it will be a little easier on you and better for the babies to have mom. |
Did not know to use goats milk. I have been using the puppy milk from the feed store which is what the vet said. I do try each feeding to get mom to smell, lick or whatever she wants with the pups and she just flat turns her head. Mom still is not eating and can barely hold water down. Hopefully she will start to come around later.
Babies are warm...did not know about the burping....how do you do that with a puppy??? Is it the same as with a child?? Also how much should I be giving them???