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Originally Posted by keova1  So some bad news. Everything was going great until 3a.m. last night, the mother started shaking and couldn't stand up so I immediately knew it was probably something to do with her calcium levels so I rushed her to the emergency vet, come to find out, it was eclampsia.
I have never been so worried! I will never make her go through this again, I vowed to her last night that she would never have to be a mother again!
I was told by the vet that the puppies will no longer be able to nurse that I will have to bottle feed them 4 to 6 ML every 2 hours for the first 2 weeks and then every 4 hours after that. Is this information correct?
I went to Petco and purchased bottles and replacement milk today but the puppies don't seem to want to suck from the bottle.
Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated. |
No replacement milk.
Esbilac can contribute to shunt because of trace minerals.
Just Born can contribute to premature cataracs.
The closest things to mother's milk is Goat's Milk. Canned Goat's Milk can be purchased at WalMart....in the canned milk section.
Mix the Goat's Milk with equal parts of distilled water and a bit of Karo Syrup.
I prefer attaching a premmie nipple to a syringe.....less change of air and aspiration. Don't forget to burp.
About week 3 1/2 the will be able to lap on their own...and about week 4 you can add Gerber's rice cereal.....and feed 5 times a day.
Mmmm you might want to purchase some Benebac - probiotic....wise to give it anytime you make changes to their diet.....good bacteria
There is also a whelping pudding recipe that is posted as a stickie at the top of the Breeder's forum. Good for pups as well as your mom.