The Loss Of The Mother
There is a number of reasons that this can happen
but it is not necessary to cover these here just that it does happen.
a. Make sure to keep the puppies
warm. I like to use a cardboard box with enough room in there to
keep the puppies somewhat together. I put a towel in the box and
place a rather thick one underneath the box so it helps keep the bottom
of the box warm.
b. I place a light on them.
I use a clip on light with a regular 60w bulb. I make sure this high
enough off them as to not burn them. To see if it is placed right,
put our hand in the box for a few minutes and if it feels just right for
you it will okay for them. I usually put a light towel, like a dish
towel, around the top to keep drafts off the puppies. KEEP checking
the temperature to make sure it does not get to HOT for the puppies.
c. For the first few days,
I give the puppies just sweetened water. The third day I start milk
formula. I continue to give them yogurt every day.
1.
sweetened water - 2 tablespoons of boiled water to 1 teaspoon of white
corn syrup(any brand). This is to keep the puppies hydrated and provide
energy. ( in lieu of white corn syrup you can use plain white sugar
BUT it must be boiled in the water first or the
puppy can't digest it )
I feed them on the same schedule as outlined
above. Every two (2) hours for the first 48 hours than every three
for the next three days and than go to four (4) hours. I keep to
this time frame for the next week. After that week I feed them
four times a day if they are doing okay.
d. The third day I go to milk. There
is a number of products on the market that you can use. Powdered
formula is a real pain to mix so go liquid if you can. I MAKE
MY OWN.
1.
milk formula - 1 can of evaporated milk(any brand) to one third can of
boiled water. I add one (1) tablespoon of white corn syrup to the
mixture for energy.
With this mixture, I have raised individual puppies
and/or several litters on this milk.reeding
or linebreeding
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Orphand Puppies:
Low Birth Weight
Mother Pushes Pup Out Of The Nest
The Loss Of The Mother
Over Feeding the puppy
Puppies allergic to mother's milk
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