Over the last two weeks we have been discussing the formula which we could use as a substitute for the dam’s milk. Today we will explain how best we can ensure that the formula gets into the puppy’s stomach.
How to give the formula
Puppies may be fed by spoon or eyedropper, baby nursing bottle, or stomach tube.
An eyedropper is readily available and may be used as an emergency measure in the absence of a baby nursing bottle or stomach tube. However, one has to be extremely careful because puppies can choke when formula is dropped or spooned into their mouths. This can lead to aspiration into the lungs. The baby bottle has the advantage of satisfying the
