Help! have to wean puppies early - YorkieTalk.com Forums

spr377 · 08-03-2007, 05:54 PM

My dam has had a problem with an engorged (to the point of possible infection) milk sac since the puppies were born three weeks ago. I have tried to get them to nurse in a different area, and she pushes them right back to where they started. They are now three weeks old, and the vet said that I should start weaning them so I can make sure that they are getting enough to eat. This is the second day.....and things seem to be going well so far. They seem to be a little more active and alert. Does anyone have any tips on weaning they would like to share?

judyeve · 08-04-2007, 08:01 AM

You might want to post this in the Breeder's Forum.

spr377 · 08-04-2007, 10:07 AM

thank you!

ChestersMom · 08-04-2007, 02:00 PM

Are you actually weaning or bottle feeding? I lost a boxer mom when the pups were 6 days old. I bottle fed them, every four hours, until they were six weeks. Near the end, I would begin adding a little baby rice cereal to their milk and then soak their kibble in the formula.

The only problem you might have with this is finding a nipple small enough. I can't imagine they're able to actually chew food right now.

PM me if you need any advice from a bottle-feeding standpoint. Thank goodness, with eight of them, I had lots of help at feeding time!

spr377 · 08-04-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChestersMom

Are you actually weaning or bottle feeding? I lost a boxer mom when the pups were 6 days old. I bottle fed them, every four hours, until they were six weeks. Near the end, I would begin adding a little baby rice cereal to their milk and then soak their kibble in the formula.

The only problem you might have with this is finding a nipple small enough. I can't imagine they're able to actually chew food right now.

PM me if you need any advice from a bottle-feeding standpoint. Thank goodness, with eight of them, I had lots of help at feeding time!

I am actually feeding with an eyedropper. The nipple on the tiny bottle seems to be too stiff for them. They seem to be doing well.

amr333 · 08-04-2007, 05:52 PM

Hey... I was just gonna add...to make sure you put some nutra cal in with the milk you are giving these babies..it will help and is full of vitamins..I used it with some puppies I had to feed with a dropper too..and they all made it!

It gets streeful, but they are worth it! Good luck

Angie

08-03-2007, 05:54 PM	#1
spr377 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,015	Help! have to wean puppies early My dam has had a problem with an engorged (to the point of possible infection) milk sac since the puppies were born three weeks ago. I have tried to get them to nurse in a different area, and she pushes them right back to where they started. They are now three weeks old, and the vet said that I should start weaning them so I can make sure that they are getting enough to eat. This is the second day.....and things seem to be going well so far. They seem to be a little more active and alert. Does anyone have any tips on weaning they would like to share? __________________ Piper Leo Baby Piccolo

08-04-2007, 08:01 AM	#2
judyeve Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,729	You might want to post this in the Breeder's Forum. __________________ *Judy, Max and Annie* *Rest in Peace my Sweet Angel Gracie Leigh:*

08-04-2007, 10:07 AM	#3
spr377 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,015	thank you! __________________ Piper Leo Baby Piccolo

08-04-2007, 05:52 PM	#6
amr333 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: TN Posts: 320	feeding little ones Hey... I was just gonna add...to make sure you put some nutra cal in with the milk you are giving these babies..it will help and is full of vitamins..I used it with some puppies I had to feed with a dropper too..and they all made it! It gets streeful, but they are worth it! Good luck Angie

08-04-2007, 02:00 PM	#4
ChestersMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bacliff, TX Posts: 947	Are you actually weaning or bottle feeding? I lost a boxer mom when the pups were 6 days old. I bottle fed them, every four hours, until they were six weeks. Near the end, I would begin adding a little baby rice cereal to their milk and then soak their kibble in the formula. The only problem you might have with this is finding a nipple small enough. I can't imagine they're able to actually chew food right now. PM me if you need any advice from a bottle-feeding standpoint. Thank goodness, with eight of them, I had lots of help at feeding time!