Fit & Fertile Features
HOW TO ENSURE GOOD COLOSTRUM INTAKE
ACTION |
WHEN TO USE |
HOW |
TIME TAKEN |
Split suckling |
Litter size is large |
Split the litter in two groups. Enclose heavier, stronger pups, allow smaller pups to suckle and then swap after 60 minutes to allow for two sucklings at 30 minutes intervals. |
On average 5 minutes for each litter that requires help. |
| Assisted suckling |
High numbers of small viability puppies have been born |
Supervise & assist vulnerable puppies to gain access to teats& suckle. Ensure they can suckle unhindered & then mark each pup once they have been seen to suckle. Consider stomach tubing vulnerable puppies. |
On average 10-15 minutes per litter that required extra help. Can be combined with spilt suckling. |
| Hand feeding colostrum |
High numbers of small low viability puppies have been born |
Milk bitch that has whelped within the last 5 hours. Syringe-feed puppies with colostrum when establishing the new litter until the suckling pattern is established. |
On average allow 15 minutes for milking & feeding puppies that require the extra help. It can be time consuming but colostrum is essential for puppy survival. |
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Telephone
Day/Night: 01772 690014
Mobile: 07973 415088
Postal Address
Fit And Fertile Ltd
Lowes Farm, Willacy Lane
Catforth, Preston
PR4 0JD
Day/Night: 01772 690014
Mobile: 07973 415088
Postal Address
Fit And Fertile Ltd
Lowes Farm, Willacy Lane
Catforth, Preston
PR4 0JD