Growing puppies occasionally need to be supplemented to ensure healthy growth and development. Inexperienced mothers, tragic accidents or illnesses can result in the need to hand-rear a litter of puppies, and a complete milk replacer is vital to the health and welfare of your puppies. A variety of recipes are available for your growing litter, which are simple to make and will supply adequate nutrition to your little ones.
Step 1
Combine 1 cup of goat's milk, two raw egg yolks, 2 tbsp. of Karo syrup and one dropper of liquid vitamins. Stir thoroughly. Use the formula immediately or refrigerate it for up to two days.
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Step 2
Combine 1/2 cup of evaporated milk, 1/2 cup of sterilized water, 1 tbsp. of Karo syrup, 2 tbsp. of whole-fat yogurt, one dropper of liquid vitamins and two raw egg yolks in a blender. Blend until the mixture is well combined and smooth. Use immediately or refrigerate until needed. Use this formula for puppies who need long-term bottle feeding.
Step 3
Make sure the hole in the nipple is big enough to allow formula to pass through but small enough that the pup does not aspirate the milk.
Step 4
Stimulate the puppy to ensure she is using the bathroom. Dampen a cotton ball with warm water and gently rub over the abdomen and genital area after every feeding.