Slow Weight Gain and Supplementing a Large Litter of Puppies

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[@adamr8628]

have nine newborn German Shepherd puppies that are now four days old. Some gained a few ounces above the 15 ounce average birth weight and then rebounded back down to birth weight. Some stayed at the same weight as birth weight over those 4 days. They are eating about every 2 hours. They are strong and vigorous. They only cry when hungry and can easily crawl over to feed themselves. In between feeding if they don't cry, they sleep and don't act hungry. We have a light bulb that keeps a small area at 85 degrees thats available when they aren't next to mom. We've checked rectal temps on a couple and the were 97-99 degrees. We have started a small amount of formula, about a tablespoon at a time in between feedings. The small amount is to prevent aspiration. The vet recommended a tiny bit of Karo syrup rubbed onto the tongue occasionally to keep blood sugar ok. We didn't get much information from the vet so far to tell us when we should be worried. How many days can they remain near their birth weight and still be ok? We want them to gain an ounce or two a day but we aren't sure what we need to do differently? I know it's possible they could have worms or something? Mom seems to be making milk. The puppies seem satisfied. We give the mom canned puppy food mixed with a regular dry dog food, a hard-boiled egg every day and some peanut butter for fat. We aren't sure what would require taking them to the vet? We have good vets and they didn't ask to see them yet. I know it's possible that the first few days they might not gain much? But I want to stay on top of everything. Most information I read is that they should gain 1-2 ounces a day after the first 24 hours.

[@wilberfifer5563]

Good job! Puppies are a lot of work. You go Zeffer!

[@StandingStoneKennels]

They are a lot of work! He’s doing so good!

[@hoffmanbmxbikerider]

Aww they are cute. Awesome job!

[@kennethdukat6631]

Can you post the link for the cleaner you use? Thank you.

[@monicataylor7871]

how many times a day does this litter get supplemented. do you feed them all or just the ones without full bellies?

[@JanaLemons-dl7tk]

How long does pup stay on moms teet for about an oz. of milk per lb -

[@ooofooof4088]

What type of bottle do you use?

[@shannonparrish732]

How do you get them to take a bottle? We've tried 2 different kinds of nipples.

[@eastonmeyer8105]

WHAT IS THE BEST FORMULA TO FEED THE PUPPY I HAVE A EIGHT DAY OLD PUPPY THAT'S THE SMALLEST IN THE LITTER AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT FORMULA TO FEED I DON'T WANT TO UPSET HER BELLY AND GIVE HER DIARRHEA... PLEASE HELP!... thank you & Merry Christmas

[@StandingStoneKennels]

We use Esbilac puppy milk replacer! Good luck with your litter! Hope the little guy catches up!

[@optimusboerbooel3242]

Which ? The goats milk ?

[@rhetthendrix421]

Are these pups for sale

[@StandingStoneKennels]

Sorry, they are all spoken for.

[@gcisasalukazana2837]

Please help. Milk come out nose

[@StandingStoneKennels]

Does the puppy have a cleft pallet?

[@gcisasalukazana2837]

Yes

[@gabriellerodriguez8515]

You need to tube feed a puppy with cleft pallet.

[@gcisasalukazana2837]

@@gabriellerodriguez8515 he is healthy and strong now. 1 years. 25kg