Maltese Puppies 5 weeks & Nutrition

Question
I have a lovely lady who just had puppies nearly 5 weeks ago. We lost our air-conditioning, so she and the pups get the coolest spot in the house with fans. Recently, one of the pups, the only girl, started seeming much smaller then the other two boys. I watched her today go from nipple to nipple and then get frustrated and lay down and cry. I have never seen the boys have any trouble getting food, and I have seen her eat before. She got up today and went and drank water like crazy, it was her first time as far as I know. I am wondering if mom is not producing enough milk? What do you suggest? I thought about going to try and get a milk substitute and trying to get mom to eat more/drink more to help milk production and let her have a break for a day or two, will that help?

Answer
HI Becci,  If she will drink water then put this in the bowl or saucer:
Make your own :
Puppy Formula

Ingredients:

Recipe

1 cup of canned Condensed milk or evaporated milk
4 ounces plain, "full-fat" yogurt ( don't get the low fat kinds)
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon of NuVET Plus powder vitamins
Mix well.


NuVET will give them the supplements they need.
It's Holistic and Natural - you can use in the formula and later on in the Puppy mush food.
Order here:
http://www.nuvet.com/81098

Call tomorrow and ask for the quick shipping -  They open at 8 am California time zone:
Tell them Pet Nurse Marie sent you:
1-800-474-7044  ( use order code 81098 and ask for the 15% off program)


I am sure they will like the yogurt formula - you can use plain or vanilla yogurt.

good luck to you!


Marie Peppers LPN MA
803-424-2312
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You can also start them on some puppy mush.
Take some dry pup food ( A good quality brand) and soak it in some Formula...
Mush it up with a spoon - YUM YUM