[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: HELP! Weak puppy-runt?
- From: Deanne Jur <djur@xxxxxxx>
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:59:45 -0500
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In a message dated 3/19/2007 1:41:08 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, =20
vonadlerhof@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
I wrote yesterday about the pup with the legs folded under him. He got =
weaker overnight. Didn't want to nurse and didn't look good. I stayed =
up
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him all night. Gave him some PowerAde(electrolytes, all I had at 4
a.m.)-he=20
perked a little. Went to the vet at 9 a.m. Doc said to give sugar =
water
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a few drops of whiskey in syringe. He likes it, and he'll take it and =
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little Esbilac slowly. He's being hand fed every 2-3 hrs, and on his =
own
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pad in a box with me at all times. Doc thinks he was just stunted
in-utero,=20
not developing as much as the rest of the litter. Physiologically
immature,=20
not by his age. ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS?? I don't know if he'll make it, =
and
we don't know if he'll have any problems--but I'm trying!! =
SUGGESTIONS??? I
haven't slept since they were born (cat naps)-He is 5 days old. THANK
YOU!!!!!
Bonnie
Hi I would give him pedialyte 10 cc every 2 hours by syringe or by tube =
feeding round the clock.. I would make sure he can get away from the
heating pad.=20
I would not give whiskey (I have NEVER heard of this...) I would give =
him=20
nutri- cal on his tongue 3 times a day. Do not give milk. If he were =
mine I
would probably give him sub q fluids (lactated ringers) , most pups that
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failing die from dehydration. I would put him near his mom if possible
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feedings. She will stimulate his circulatory system. I would give a few
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of raw liver blood in a syringe with the pedialyte once or twice a day. =
Syd
(who is more expert than your vet at this.)
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SYD MAILBERG
_WWW.KINGSWOODGERMANSHEPHERDS.HOMESTEAD.COM_=20
(http://www.kingswoodgermanshepherds.homestead.com/)=20
ANIMAL PORTRAITURE
I completely agree with Syd! Great Advice!!!
- Nutri Cal
- Sub Q Fluids
- Pedialyte
- Let Mom have access
* I have not had any personal experience with the liver blood but sounds
good to me...
Syd - you should have been a vet :)
Deanne Jur
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