Hi, I haven't been on link for a while but I want to say that my little Angel Baby was just a little over 1# at 8 1/2 mos when I got her. She was 1/2 oz when she was born. She would eat though, that's what kept her alive. She had to be coaxed though.
When I got her she could only take 2 or so steps then fall down. She was VERY weak, we really didn't think she would live for more than a couple weeks. Her breeder tried her best, but didn't have the full time to devote, as she knew I did.
I fed her every 3 or so hours during the day and licks of nutrical in between.
I did the chicken, she loved Caesars Filet mignon the most and I gave her the high fat cottage cheese.
What I really wanted to touch on however, is that I basically would not leave her alone. I massaged her a lot to stimulate that little body, would let her rest a little and then make her stand up mostly with my hand underneath. I talked and stimulated her in about any way I could think of. Just resting all the time makes her weaker and weaker.
Now Angel is trying to run!! She is 1.8 lb and a year and a half old. She is fragile, but healthy. She waddles because of a cerebrial brain injury when born or in the womb. Also she is very alert and quite bright. She can sit for her treat even.....She is a miracle baby.....don't give up hope...your baby can very well LIVE! Prayers your way....Cathe |