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VETS NEEDED!! (or if you know about raising orphaned pups).?
Ok, I need a straight answer. No side details please.
I dont mean to sound rude, but I have two 4 day old pups and I need an answer.
One is 17 oz and the other is 12 oz.
I have two 2 oz bottles.
I will feed them every 2 hours even at night but I MUST KNOW-
How MUCH do I feed them? EVERY TIME, whenever I wake up do I feed them 1/2 oz? 1 oz? 1 1/2 oz? 2 oz? Which.
Please help me, thankyou sooooo much. (:
Ps: there is no mom, just me.
and I know about stimulating their potty needs. thankyou
5 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
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We all have a tendency to over feed puppies. It is much safer to give them a little less than they desire. Over-feeding can lead to pneumonia when milk is inhaled into the lungs rather then swallowed into the stomach. It can also cause diarrhea. It is much safer to feed smaller amounts more frequently than larger amounts less frequently.
How Much To Feed:
The two powdered formulas I suggested contain about one calorie per milliliter when reconstituted at one part formula to two parts water. With either of these products, each day the average puppy needs 25-35 milliliters of formula for every 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) of body weight. Divide this number by the number of feedings per day to obtain the amount for each feeding. During week two, give 15-20 ml for every 100 grams body weight. During weeks three and four give 20 ml for every 100 grams body weight. These amounts are always only a rough estimate. Feed the puppy until its belly is gently rounded or pear-shaped.
Source(s): http://www.2ndchance.info/orphanpuppy.htm - Lacey UD, RELv 71 decade ago
The safest way is to learn how to tube feed. You'll need to feed them about every two hours. You will need to stimulate them so that they eliminate. Make sure that the puppies are warm before you attempt to feed them. Here are some very general feeding guidelines. This is based in calories so you will need to figure that out from the formula that you're using. Each formula has a different calorie count so read the label.
•First Week: 60 to 70 calories per pound of body weight, per day
•Second Week: 70 to 80 calories per pound of body weight, per day
•Third Week: 80 to 90 calories per pound of body weight, per day
•Fourth Week: 90-plus calories per pound of body weight, per day
Below are some more guidelines.
- 1 decade ago
Your formula should have came with an instruction sheet.
Body weight- Daily Amount(divided into 6-8 feedings)
250g(8.8oz)- 2oz of MR
500g(17.6oz)- 3.5oz of MR
Source(s): The instruction sheet that came with the "Canine Mammalac" powder I bought from my vet when my dog was pregnant, just in case I needed it. - ♱lɹıƃıɥɔLv 71 decade ago
You feed them until they are full. They are basically newborns, start out by mixing up the 2 ounces for each.....that's not that hard to do....
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- SkipperLv 61 decade ago
You do know, there is a real Vet somewhere near you, right? Call the damn Vet.
