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Yorkiemom1 · 04-13-2015, 11:28 AM

OMG......
1) Change vets.....his office staff knows nothing about 6 week old babies, and they are giving advice that can very well do harm to 6 week old babies.
2) Is this baby nursing? Can he suckle? He is weak and has a weak gag reflex, therefore his chances of aspirating formula given by a dropper or a syringe dripping formula into his mouth, likely. If he has a STRONG sducking reflex, you are OK to bottle feed....if he does not, you should learn how to tube feed an abandoned puppy.
3) You mix up this formula and feed this baby every 3-4 hours around the clock....he needs to have 1cc of formula per 1 oz of body weight....given his age, start out at 10cc and gradually build up....frequent 10-15cc feeding like every 2 hours, is better than a large amount every 3 hours....you dont want the baby to aspirate from over feeding....
Mix up:
1 raw egg yolk
8oz Just Born puppy milk Formula
4oz Pedialyte
1/2 cup cultured yogurt or 2-3oz Kefir milk
3 tbsp. Dr.Miller's Pet Nutra Drops (this has glucose and vitamins baby needs)
(May substitute 3tbsp Karo Corn Syrup, 2 tbsp Vy-Dalin Baby vitamins)

This formula delivers 14-16calories/cc, which this baby needs to thrive. Refridgerate for a week in a 38*-42* fridge.... You really need to tube feed this baby every 3 hours, 1cc/1oz of weight, if the sucking reflex is not strong....he has got to eat, he has got to have enough calories to thrive and keep him alive, and tube feeding ensures you have control over how much he is getting and how often.

Keep puppy warm while you are feeding, warm formula and temp test on your wrist....

He may very well have issues that will not allow him to survive....mom was not old enough to be bred, sire is moms father, pedigree is questionable at best .....a lot of cards already stacked against this innocent baby. You must do whatever you can to give this baby the best shot at life he can possibly have....so go get the stuff you need to try to save this baby, learn how to tube feed so you can control the situation, and at the very least turn this into a learning event for you. Order the Dr.Millers Pet Nutra Drops from Revival Pet Supplies on line. Good luck.....throw it into high gear and make tracks....time is of the essence in this attempt.

04-13-2015, 11:28 AM	#3
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	OMG...... 1) Change vets.....his office staff knows nothing about 6 week old babies, and they are giving advice that can very well do harm to 6 week old babies. 2) Is this baby nursing? Can he suckle? He is weak and has a weak gag reflex, therefore his chances of aspirating formula given by a dropper or a syringe dripping formula into his mouth, likely. If he has a STRONG sducking reflex, you are OK to bottle feed....if he does not, you should learn how to tube feed an abandoned puppy. 3) You mix up this formula and feed this baby every 3-4 hours around the clock....he needs to have 1cc of formula per 1 oz of body weight....given his age, start out at 10cc and gradually build up....frequent 10-15cc feeding like every 2 hours, is better than a large amount every 3 hours....you dont want the baby to aspirate from over feeding.... Mix up: 1 raw egg yolk 8oz Just Born puppy milk Formula 4oz Pedialyte 1/2 cup cultured yogurt or 2-3oz Kefir milk 3 tbsp. Dr.Miller's Pet Nutra Drops (this has glucose and vitamins baby needs) (May substitute 3tbsp Karo Corn Syrup, 2 tbsp Vy-Dalin Baby vitamins) This formula delivers 14-16calories/cc, which this baby needs to thrive. Refridgerate for a week in a 38-42 fridge.... You really need to tube feed this baby every 3 hours, 1cc/1oz of weight, if the sucking reflex is not strong....he has got to eat, he has got to have enough calories to thrive and keep him alive, and tube feeding ensures you have control over how much he is getting and how often. Keep puppy warm while you are feeding, warm formula and temp test on your wrist.... He may very well have issues that will not allow him to survive....mom was not old enough to be bred, sire is moms father, pedigree is questionable at best .....a lot of cards already stacked against this innocent baby. You must do whatever you can to give this baby the best shot at life he can possibly have....so go get the stuff you need to try to save this baby, learn how to tube feed so you can control the situation, and at the very least turn this into a learning event for you. Order the Dr.Millers Pet Nutra Drops from Revival Pet Supplies on line. Good luck.....throw it into high gear and make tracks....time is of the essence in this attempt. Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 04-13-2015 at 11:32 AM.