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whispersmom2 · 05-25-2006, 10:35 AM

I am so sorry to hear that your little man didn't survive. Another angel has its wings..
It sounds as if he had a lot against him. The biggest problem probably was FPS-failing puppy syndrome.
I am NOT going to criticize your care of him because I think you did extremely well. (Can'y you just hear the "but" coming next?) BUT, puppies do not tolerate antibiotics well and usually do not need them. They need the beneficial bacteria in their bowel and I use BeneBac for that ALWAYS. Every baby gets it as soon as the cord is separated from the mom. I also use a special formula that I found in a Yorkie magazine several years ago. It has NO fat in it but is a boost for the baby to start its life. I do not use yogurt or other cow's milk products as many dogs do not tolerate lactose-now, I do occasionally use Lact-Aid brand yogurt but they do not get enough acidophilus from the small amount of yogurt they can hold in their tummies to warrant taking the chance of lactose intolerance. I buy BeneBac for small animals and always have it on hand for any stress situations. Honey is recommended over Karo syrup and unlike humans, dogs are not allergic to honey so it is said it is okay. Vets have 50%dextrose in saline that can be used for supplement...
I do not consider myself an expert but I have studied everything I can get my hands on about whelping and saving puppies and there are several things that have never failed me. I would be happy to share if anyone wants to PM me.
Breeding can be so heart-breaking but when it is good, there is nothing like it!!!!!!!

05-25-2006, 10:35 AM	#26
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I am so sorry to hear that your little man didn't survive. Another angel has its wings.. It sounds as if he had a lot against him. The biggest problem probably was FPS-failing puppy syndrome. I am NOT going to criticize your care of him because I think you did extremely well. (Can'y you just hear the "but" coming next?) BUT, puppies do not tolerate antibiotics well and usually do not need them. They need the beneficial bacteria in their bowel and I use BeneBac for that ALWAYS. Every baby gets it as soon as the cord is separated from the mom. I also use a special formula that I found in a Yorkie magazine several years ago. It has NO fat in it but is a boost for the baby to start its life. I do not use yogurt or other cow's milk products as many dogs do not tolerate lactose-now, I do occasionally use Lact-Aid brand yogurt but they do not get enough acidophilus from the small amount of yogurt they can hold in their tummies to warrant taking the chance of lactose intolerance. I buy BeneBac for small animals and always have it on hand for any stress situations. Honey is recommended over Karo syrup and unlike humans, dogs are not allergic to honey so it is said it is okay. Vets have 50%dextrose in saline that can be used for supplement... I do not consider myself an expert but I have studied everything I can get my hands on about whelping and saving puppies and there are several things that have never failed me. I would be happy to share if anyone wants to PM me. Breeding can be so heart-breaking but when it is good, there is nothing like it!!!!!!!