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01-20-2007, 01:58 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UT
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| OMG ! I jsut brought home a 2 week orphan puppy, Long story short, Momma died after a long birth. Vet sent new momma home with food and instructions, skin mom lost 2 the first 4 days, Brought back 3 to vet for help , Vet called after he got this little one gaining and asked if I would like a try... He knew I had a penchant for yorkies, and sshih tzu and since these are purported to be a mix of the 2 .. well... here i am and I am SCARED TO DEATH. This guy is so tiny . he is 2 weeks today and 6 ounces. right now he is curled up in my lap snuggled into my electric blanket. I am afraid to go to sleep! He ate about 3 ml about an hour ago and I think I will try again in about 2 hours. Instead of a full 5 ml in 4 hours I am gonna split them up. He Wont suck on a puppy nipple so I have been using a syringe . He seems ok but I know he wants to suck. I wonder if he will suck a preemie baby nipple? ALl I have is the silicone type on hand. I know years ago when I nursed a whole litter of SHih tzu they loved a regular baby nipple. h,mmm. Any suggestions? Soooo scared Bon |
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01-20-2007, 02:46 AM | #2 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| JUst be sure to keep the baby warm and eating. I think I read they cannot maintain their body temperature untill they are 3 weeks old
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01-20-2007, 03:22 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand
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| Oy my goodness. I can't offer any advice but I'm thinking of you and the wee one!
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01-20-2007, 03:30 AM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yorkshire, England
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| I don't suppose you have a bitch of your own do you? Often I used to find with mine that even a quite elderly bitch who was maternally minded would begin to produce milk when there were puppies around & every bit helps, plus they would take over the very important chore of ensuring the puppy was warm & cleaned. The most important thing is warmth, an infra red lamp if you can get hold of one is best, but a frequently changed, covered hot water bottle will do. Try to gethim to suck if you can as one of the biggest dangers of dropping milk into their mouths is getting liquid into the lungs. which can lead to pneumonia. You also need to make sure he's weeing & pooing, as puppies can't do this by themselves until 3 weeks old.The mum does this by stimulating the tummy & you can replicate this using a bit of cotton wool wrung out in warm water. Gently massage the tummy with this after mealtimes, with a male puppy draw it forward too along the penis, backwards for a girl. Otherwise they are liable to suffer diarrhoea & constipation alternately. What sort of milk are you feeding? Cow's milk isn't strong enough for puppies. If you can get it over there, Lactol is specially made for puppies. If you can't get hold of a specific puppy formula milk, a good substitute is a beaten up yolk of an egg mixed into a pint of full fat milk. Or mix a heaped tablespoon of full fat dried milk into a half pint of full fat cow's milk. Try to feed it at 102 degrees, the puppy's body temperature. At two weeks you're past the most danderous stage, so don't worry too much. At two & a half weeks with luck you should be able to get him to start lapping.So start weaning him soon if you can. It's easier for puppies to learn to lap something a bit more solid than milk, so mix a bit of a baby's first cereal with it, Farex or some such, a bit of sugar helps too. You'll have to gently dip his nose in the saucer at first to give him the idea, & perhaps dab a little on his nose so he starts to lick it off, but with a bit of encouragement it's amazing how quickly they pick it up. then life gets a whole lot easier honest Hope this helps a bit. I've raised a few litters of orphans, even some from birth, so it isn't impossible honestly. It's a brilliant feeling once they're well on the way & you have a bond with them like no other |
01-20-2007, 03:45 AM | #5 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| I dont have any advice but good luck with this wee one. Hopefully it will grow strong and healthy in your care...I bet it does!!!! Dawn |
01-20-2007, 05:14 AM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia
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| Good luck with your tiny one! Hello, God bless you for taking this tiny baby in. I pray he will be okay. It sounds like you are getting excellent advice on YT. Molliemae and Abbi's Mom, Jan |
01-20-2007, 05:36 AM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Rochelle,NY
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| No advice here.. but I want to say thank you for opening your heart and home to a puppy in need . Bless you &
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01-20-2007, 05:59 AM | #8 |
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| What a wonderful Mommy you are to give this little guy a chance. You sound like you are doing everything you can as his surrogate Mom. I pray that all goes well for you both. Hugs and God Bless.
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01-20-2007, 06:20 AM | #9 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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| Hey I would say defiantly get the premie nipples. The only place I could find them when I was hand feeding my babies was at Target.They ate good, but would not use a regular stage 1 nipple. Good Luck! Angie |
01-21-2007, 08:02 AM | #10 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yorkshire, England
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| Just wondered how he was getting on? Have you managed to get him to suck? |
01-21-2007, 08:09 AM | #11 |
Loves Hannah & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington
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| I had to take care of a puppy that didn't have a mom once. The vet told me that you have to get a damp wash cloth and wipe "down there" to stimulate them to use the bathroom. |
01-21-2007, 08:13 AM | #12 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK
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| Just wanted to wish you good luck with that little one. Please keep us posted on his progress. Bless you. Carol & Buddy |
01-21-2007, 08:15 AM | #13 | |
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Re nursing: Perhaps, until you get premie nipples, you could just dip your little finger in the milk, and let the pup lick, suck on that?
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01-21-2007, 09:21 AM | #14 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Any news on the lil one? Dawn |
01-21-2007, 09:35 AM | #15 | |
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