Newborn orphan pups- help!!!?

1) Every 2 hours around the clock until they are 2 weeks old then every 4 hours.(I think) You won't get much sleep until they are about 4 weeks old.

2) Depends on their size... it should say on the formula you are using

3) After every time you feed

4) When I had kittens and the mom needed help I would take a paper towel and wrap it around my finger and dip it in warm water, then rub the crotch area in the same motion as the mother would lick them.

What happened to the mom?

Edit: You should be able to feed goats milk(I know it's safe for puppies), it's different then cow milk.

An old tale I have heard is that you can put a clock, if you can find one that ticks out loud like the old fashioned alarm clocks that have to be wound - may find one at Wal-mart), wrapped in a blanket next to the pup for mimic of the heart beat of the mother dog (not yours). Why have you not taken the baby to the vet to get some help? While I am strong in my faith, I also understand reality and there is much more you should be doing to help this baby and I do not understand why you have not sought professional help. As to his sensing what is going on with you, that seems a bit self-serving considering the situation and there are other things you could and should do. This little guy is struggling to stay alive, nothing more complicated than that. You did not mention what you are feeding the pup. Since he did not get the colostrum from his mother, nutrition is especially important since he did not get the antibodies from her. You can get a substitution milk for puppies at the pet store. It is especially designed to feed puppies in situations such as yours. It has the special formulation with vitamins and minerals that would be beneficial for the baby. I pray that your good luck continues and your baby continues to thrive.

Hi,

I have raised several litters of pups, etc. from one day of age.

DO NOT use cow or goat milk... Esbliac is by far the choice

of powdered formula... you can get it at Pet Smart or most pet

food stores. Sterilize all containers prior to feeding.

Mix according to directions on container... also add

1/4 cup of whipping cream to formula. Do not keep

mixed formula for more than a couple of days.. make

fresh batch...Keep in fridge.. along

with the powder container itself. I put a small amount in an eye dropper

and can control the amount they take in ... take every care not to feed too quickly

or allow them to aspirate it into their lungs... which can cause

pneumonia. To heat the formula.. I heat 1/2 a cup of water in

the microwave and set the pet feeding baby bottle in the water...

check on inside of wrist to make sure it isn't too warm... I dip the

eye dropper into the baby bottle .. As a rule don't use the pet

baby bottle to feed until after their eyes are open.

Feed approximately 1 oz. every 4 hours... you can gradually increase

the amount and graduate from the eye dropper to the nursing pet bottle.

Yes you need to encourage them to go to the bathroom by "gently" rubbing

the areas with a kleenex after each feeding.. should be able to see signs of

the results on the tissue. It is both a rewarding and frustrating slow process... best wishes

with your efforts.

Every 2 hours including through the night.

Start them out with a full 2 oz. bottle each.

After every time they eat they should be wiped with a warm damp towel & stimulated. Don't get them wet but you want to try to imitate mom's licking.

You can introduce them to solids soaked in milk at around 3-4weeks old.

You can keep them on a heating pad set to the LOWEST setting with a towel over it-this will help keep them warm.

You may want to call a VET & have them seen, they can also give you advice.

You can use Goats milk- it's actually highly digestible & recommended- it is closest to mother's milk.

http://meyenberg.com/index.php?page=breeders-veter...

Contact your VET!!!! They need to eat every 2 hours (yes even in the middle of the night). If you have one use a heating pad on them to keep them warm or put there blanket in the drier for a few seconds to make them warm they need to stay warm.

I think you should ask a vet about there care so you can be sure they will make it!

cows milk is not good for most dogs, they are lactose intolerant

you nee to talk to a vet or a rescue center