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Originally Posted by gena in ok he seems to have milk around his mouth and can suck on a finger should i try to bottle feed anyway. I called the vet and he said that they either live or not there is not a lot that can be done, I want to give him every chance for a healthy life. |
They really shouldn't be able to create suction, so maybe his is not very severe and, of course, there is no true substitute for mom's milk. Is it a strong sucking reflex? I think I would weigh him before and after nursing to see if he is getting any milk. Also weigh another puppy to see his change of weight. If the clefted baby's weight is less I would begin supplementation. The milk around the mouth really doesn't prove he's eating enough.