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Originally Posted by DCShuga  This is our first time and a unexpected pregnancy. The pups did not take to the mother so, yes we were trained to tube feed the last puppy. However, her weight has not gone up and our vet is closed today. I was just curious about nutri cal since I've seen it on the web and posted by various breeders. Which is why I am on this site today, hoping that I can reach a breeder to assist me with my current situation.
Out of a litter of three, we have one survivor, who is a fighter. I just would like for her weight to go up more because it's been at a constant 2.2oz for the past three days.
Just more info: I currently have her (preemie 5 day old) on a 3 hour esbilac feeding schedule. I am currently feeding her the liquid version of esbilac but I also have the powdered version as well, on stand by.
BTW-thank you all who have responded thus far. |
You have to add to that canned puppy formula.....My formula is as follows, and with tube feeding, I have not lost a puppy since.
8 oz Just Born
4 oz Pedialyte
1 raw egg yolk
1 cup whole live culture yogurt (I now use Kefir milk, as it mixes better and is a better probiotic.)
3 tbsp Dr Millers NutraDrops (may substitute 3 tbsp Karo syrip + 2 tbsp ViDaylin Pediatric Liquid vitamins)
Mix the above well in a jar and keep in fridge for a week.
This formula delivers 14 - 16 cal per cc....you need to feed this baby 1cc per oz of body weight, every 2 hours, around the clock for at least a week. Be absolutely certain the baby is warm and the formula is warm.....I wrap a wash cloth from the dryer around the pup when I am tube feeding it. You can use the liquid formula you are using, until you can get the Just Born. I can not adjust accurately the calories/cc with any substitutions....puppy needs the extra calories to thrive....please keep me updated on your progress and any questions you have.