Unexpected babiesPlease help

[maxmom]

I just got back to my house, we live 1/2 block away, but I can't used their computer, the puppy is breathing, not too warm, should I buy formula or give him something to drink?

[maxmom]

Even the vet said he did not think she was pregnant, and tonite when her owner came back home they found the puppy inside the crate.It got everybody out of guard.I dont think she has any other baby.I just came to log in and read your answers and will go back in a while.Also want to get a box so she can go in and out

[Breny]

Originally Posted by maxmom

I just got back to my house, we live 1/2 block away, but I can't used their computer, the puppy is breathing, not too warm, should I buy formula or give him something to drink?

The puppy needs to be warm before you feed him. Get him on the heating pad if you absolutley can not get him to eat. Before you try to bottle feed or syringe feed he HAS to be warm.

How is he acting?

[Breny]

Originally Posted by maxmom

Even the vet said he did not think she was pregnant, and tonite when her owner came back home they found the puppy inside the crate.It got everybody out of guard.I dont think she has any other baby.I just came to log in and read your answers and will go back in a while.Also want to get a box so she can go in and out

Oh no! so she had him while no one was there. They have to get him warm. When you say he wasn't that warm, do you feel coolness to him?

Can you call a vet or take them in to be sure? I would rather be safe than sorry. These little ones go down FAST, trust me.

[mypreciouspups]

give breny you phone number.. you need to be keeping this baby warm.. do not let him get cold.. there could still be more in there yet..get the baby suckling.. that is important..do not let that baby get a draft of any sort.. please give some one your phone number.. breny will talk you through it.. it will be easier.. we are all on pins and needles now.. anne

[mypreciouspups]

Your baby will not suckle if he is cold.. get him warm..anne

[Breny]

Originally Posted by maxmom

I just got back to my house, we live 1/2 block away, but I can't used their computer, the puppy is breathing, not too warm, should I buy formula or give him something to drink?

Only puppy formula.

[maxmom]

I called Cloes owner and read all your advise,she is rearranging the heating pad so the baby can stay warm

[maxmom]

this is my cell 305-803-4059 (mary) give me 5 min. just to get to their house

[mypreciouspups]

Breny take the lead if you want to call her.. just keep us posted here... thanks..anne

[tiggerr36792]

Breny it looks like you have things covered. I hope all goes well! Keep us updated.

[Breny]

They have the pup on the heating pad with mom, and moved them to the warmest room in the house. The pup has not latched on but he is breathing and moving and mom is licking him and taking care of him.

I did suggest they find an emergency vet and call. I feel it would be better safe than sorry since they were not home when he was delivered and have no idea if there are any others. Plus to make sure there is not a retained placenta.

They do not know how much the pup weighs so I'm hoping it is not a tiny.

Right now they are going to call the vet and I gave them advice on keeping him warm and to keep trying to get him latched on.

But at this point since they don't know when he was delivered and if there are anymore, I think he and mom needs to get to the vet asap.

[YorkieChick1]

Wow, you girls are awesome....you just jump right in there when anyone needs help at any time... I'm so impressed!! You all are wonderful!! Hope the baby makes it!

[Breny]

oh and they tried the saliva and that didn't work.

Any other suggestions that I may have missed? I hope they get ahold of a vet soon!

[katelin]

I've also hear Nutri-drops on the nipple to encourage puppy to nurse. Neither saliva or Nutri-drops worked for me. I think Karo syrup, just a touch, might be more enticing.