My English Bulldog had a c-section 2 weeks ago today. She didn't produce enough milk for them along with having Mastitis. I am bottle feeding them 100% of the time, and it scares the heck out of me. I'm actually get sick to my stomach when it is time to feed them. I am afraid that I am going to overfeed them and make them aspirate and cause pnuemonia. This is my bully's first litter and it will be her last!!! I am the one getting up at all hours taking care of them and let me tell you, it has been an experience that I don't ever want to do again.
I took them to the vet today thinking that one of the girls had pnuemonia do to coughing after eating, but is fine when she is done? The doctor put her and her sister on antibiotics as a percaution(sp?) He said that now I can go every 4 hours in between feedings. First week was every 2 hours, last week was every 3 hours and this being a new week I can go every 4 hours. Now I am scared that they won't get enough to eat and lose weight?. I weigh them everyday and figure 1 cc per ounce of bodyweight. Is this correct? I really need some support, PLEASE!!! Also, when I start feeding them their noses are wet, is this normal as well? I really do appreciate some advice, Please and Thank You!
I took them to the vet today thinking that one of the girls had pnuemonia do to coughing after eating, but is fine when she is done? The doctor put her and her sister on antibiotics as a percaution(sp?) He said that now I can go every 4 hours in between feedings. First week was every 2 hours, last week was every 3 hours and this being a new week I can go every 4 hours. Now I am scared that they won't get enough to eat and lose weight?. I weigh them everyday and figure 1 cc per ounce of bodyweight. Is this correct? I really need some support, PLEASE!!! Also, when I start feeding them their noses are wet, is this normal as well? I really do appreciate some advice, Please and Thank You!