mini girl Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 My girl had her litter this morning. - 9 puppies - at day 58 - they all seem lively and fine but some are quite small - the smallest one is only 140 grams they all seem to be able to nurse ok but so many of them for my mini poodle - but she does have big litters. Last time she went to day 60 and they were a bit bigger but day 58 is early really. I have divetalact here and usually weigh the pups about three times a day especially the small ones and give them an eye dropper of formular if I feel necessary but do you think I should see how they go over the next two or three days or start now with a little formular for the smaller ones. I have tried to divide them with the smaller ones alone but at present she doesn't like me doing this but it works if I sit with her and and keep the bigger pups around the front of her. Also with such a big litter how much and how often would you give calcium syrup she had about 20. Mils while delivering over 4 doses she has had two bowls of divetalact since the pups were born and seems pretty good only panted once after she had been out of the box for a toilet break. No matter how many litters you have it's always a worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) We bottle feed from day 1 if we feel its required we don't use eye droppers .We bottle feed to top up from mum & often just for a few days our last litter we did for 3 days with 3 smaller ones We also never use calcium syrup but each to there own there Edited February 20, 2013 by showdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLF Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 If it were my litter I would let her feed them all, taking turns if needed then top up with formula as required to those who will take it. I too have only ever used a bottle, but that is my personal preference. If you are weighing them x3 daily and then taking a daily average you will know who is gaining weight and who isnt. This should guide you a little. If they are all sucking from her and doing well, this would be my approach at this early stage. I am also against the use of calcium, as I have only ever seen it cause problems. However Im sure there are many people that use it well. Good luck and let us know how they all go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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