April 21, 2011
I am considering feeding the bitch the formula. We are always struggling to keep weight on her, would help her put on weight and condition?
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Hi Ed,Our 2 1/2 yr old boxer had 3 pups on tuesday. One was stillborn the other 2 girls appeared to be doing well. One of them however, is not as strong and got de-hydrated. Have been using Whelpi formula with moderate success, but this morning the pup was pushing it away. So a few minutes internet search for an alternative feed and bottle (the ones I have, have a cone teat, which was not very successful) and I found your site. I had already thought about getting baby bottles (especially with boxer jaw), but read your testimonials about your bottle formula and I thought it was worth a go. Went and got the ingredients this morning and made it up (substituting corn syrup for golden syrup). The pup has just woofed down (excuse the pun!) 1 1/2 oz in one go and loved it! In fact I had to take the bottle away for fear of her over-feeding!. Burping also makes good sense.
So, the first signs are looking very good - thank you for your advice and web site!
I am considering feeding the bitch the formula (she wanted some as I was feeding the pup!). We are always struggling to keep weight on her, and feed her nature: diet, a natural dog food over here, as we think she has a wheat intolerance; but I wondered if this formula added to her normal food in a small amount (say, 10oz a day?) would help her put on weight and condition?
Many thanks!
Anna
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The formula will certainly not hurt the female.
I would be giving the female a can of chicken broth every day. The more liquids she drinks the more milk she will make.
Good luck
Regards,
Ed Frawley
I would be giving the female a can of chicken broth every day. The more liquids she drinks the more milk she will make.
Good luck
Regards,
Ed Frawley
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