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04-02-2014, 02:10 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CA. USA
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| Milk aspiration??? Hi everyone, So i know most of us here are not vets but im hoping that someone might have knowledge on my situation. My Pixie had a litter about 5 days ago. The pups were all doing well but one of them is extra small. He looks like he might be just a bit younger that his litter mates. He has a big appetite but he just wasnt very good at nursing. I decided that i would tube feed just to supplement what he was getting from mom. I had to do this with a cleft baby a few years ago and it all went well so i was pretty confident. This morning the little guy was extra feisty and he kicked and pulled away... i saw a couple of milk bubbles on his little nostrils. I quickly sucked them out with a bulb and also cleared his throat with it. He seemed fine but im still worried that he may have aspirated some. With the little cleft baby (she weighed about 2 1/2 oz) , the vet gave me an amoxicillin antibiotic suspension to prevent infection but i dont remember the dose at all. I just so happen to have a fresh batch of amoxicillin suspension that I'm currently giving the mom. I would like to treat the pup with it too as a precaution and before it expires... Does anybody know what the dose is for Amoxicillin suspension. He weighs about 3 ounces now. I know some will say take him to the vet... i know... but right now id just really appreciate if anyone remembers dosage info. thanks so much everyone |
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04-03-2014, 09:25 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York
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| I haven't any idea about this but I hope you have taken the pup to your vet and have him checked out.
__________________ Dyan, Mom to Bentley |
04-05-2014, 01:27 AM | #3 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CA. USA
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| Hi, Thank you so much for being the only one to respond to my worries. You're very sweet. I did, and hes just fine As usual i was just being overly fearful. Thanks again for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate it. |
04-05-2014, 07:09 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York
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| I am so happy to hear your little one is ok! Thank you for the update!
__________________ Dyan, Mom to Bentley |
04-05-2014, 12:11 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii
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| Just seeing this and happy all is well with the little one. I just wanted to add that while most of us have no experience is issues like this, you would likely get more help with questions about a new litter if you post in the Breeders section. There are a few very experienced knowledgeable breeders who often check in there and very generously share information about things like this. Hope all continues to go well.
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