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    Dec 3, 2012, 07:30 PM
    Runt of the liter
    I have a puppy now the runt of the litter , born on 12-01-12 he is very weak. Started bottle feeding him but it doesn't look good.. liter of to the other pup seemed to be getting all the milk. I have separated the pup from the mom have him in a shoe box with heated sheets and just started bottle feeding him. Any suggestions?
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    Dec 3, 2012, 08:01 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ENJYORKIES View Post
    I have a puppy now the runt of the liter , born on 12-01-12 he is very weak. started bottle feeding him but it doesnt look good .. liter of 2 the other pup seemed to be getting all the milk. I have seperated the pup from the mom have him in a shoe box with heated sheets and just started bottle feeding him. Any suggestions?
    The only suggestion anyone can or should give you is to go to the vet immediately. This pup needs vet care if it's to have any chance of survival.

    I can only wish you all the best, and hope that this puppy survives. Please keep us posted.
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