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Old 02-08-2014, 10:27 AM   #35
Yorkiemom1
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Originally Posted by PamperedYorkies View Post
That makes sense. So I shouldn't be aiming to fully satisfy them, only limit their intake to 1cc/lb?

They are currently 4.5 (G) and 4.2 (B) oz.
1cc per OUNCE!!!! They are weighing a little over 4 oz .....I would give them 4cc every three hours....that way, they will be going to momma for suckling...continue to weigh them.....NOT right after they have eaten, but when they are due to be fed.....and if they are not LOOSING weight, stick with that for a day....if they do not GAIN weight in 24 hours, they are NOT getting enough from momma and you need to try feeding every 2.5 hours, or go up to 4.5 - 5cc per puppy, every three hours.... Keep trying to get mommas milk to come down, with puppies suckling and you "milking".....but newborns should NOT be loosing weight.....you have to supplement them with feedings to keep that from happening.
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