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Is it ok to help mom feed pups? Update with new pics on pg.2!
Posted on 7/24/13 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 7/24/13 at 1:26 pm
Ok so I just had an unplanned litter of boxer puppies and the female had 9 puppies and this is her first litter. A vet told me with that many pups it wouldn't hurt to bottle feed them once a day to help the mother out. I have a good formula that has worked well for me in the past, but my question is will this upset the puppies stomach nursing on breast milk and formula?
I've been giving the female a half a scoop of calf milk replacer a day also to try and help her produce more milk. Does
anyone know any tips to help the female produce milk?
The mom
The dads...
I have new concern now so I may bring her to the vet tomorrow. Some of the pups appear weaker today which I know is normal with that many pups, but she has some discharge coming out of her back end and No appetite so I'm scared she has metritis.
I've been giving the female a half a scoop of calf milk replacer a day also to try and help her produce more milk. Does
anyone know any tips to help the female produce milk?
The mom
The dads...
I have new concern now so I may bring her to the vet tomorrow. Some of the pups appear weaker today which I know is normal with that many pups, but she has some discharge coming out of her back end and No appetite so I'm scared she has metritis.
This post was edited on 8/5/13 at 4:41 pm
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Posted on 7/24/13 at 1:30 pm to Dylan
sorry no clue, dont see where it would be a problem
but a puppy thread with no pics?
but a puppy thread with no pics?
Posted on 7/24/13 at 2:00 pm to Dylan
Survival of the fittest.
Posted on 7/24/13 at 2:28 pm to Dylan
I am sure that they will be fine on formula. It's quite successful in humans so I am sure that it would be fine for dogs.
The breeder that I got my GSP from would supplement the mother's milk with goat milk. There were 10 puppies in that litter and they all made it.
The breeder that I got my GSP from would supplement the mother's milk with goat milk. There were 10 puppies in that litter and they all made it.
Posted on 7/24/13 at 2:28 pm to Dylan
Let that b*tch feed her own kids.
Posted on 7/24/13 at 3:37 pm to Dylan
Feed mom anything she wants & prob not the calf milk could go right through her she needs calories & fat. bottle feed formula you can buy it at the vet and feed as often as you can.
Posted on 7/24/13 at 6:26 pm to Dylan
i don't know about dogs, but in humans the only way to get more milk is to let the baby nurse more. supply and demand.
also, plenty of water and nutrient rich food.
also, plenty of water and nutrient rich food.
Posted on 7/24/13 at 7:14 pm to Dylan
Mom needs high quality puppy food. Diamond puppy has 31% protein. You can get it at most feed stores. Supplementing the puppies would be a very good idea esp since this is first litter. 6 days is not too long to wait to cut tails but I would have someone help feed puppies while you are away at Tarpon. If you need I have a recipe for milk replacer to supplement the pups.
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