Extra Tiny... 2.7 oz. at 8 days old

[Miley's mom]

This being my first time raising an extremely small baby...this little one is 8 days old today and only weights 2.7 ounces!!
Baby is very active and eating good... If any of you breeders have experience raising this small..I would love to hear your tips and advice.
I have left this baby with undocked tail in hopes to not bring any stress...
She seems very healthy ...just very tiny....

[maryeverett1]

Wow! That is tiny!! My Napoleon was 6oz at birth!! Was she an only baby? Sounds like she is thriving! No advice to give! Just wishing you luck!! :-)

[Miley's mom]

Thanks!, no , she came from a litter of 3 but she is the only surviver...

[Dixies Mom]

I also have a tiny...at 2 weeks she weighed in at a whopping 3 5/8 ounces. She was the 2nd baby born out of a litter of 5. She is doing great, I had been supplmenting her momma feedings with bottle feeding about every 4 hours (was 2 hrs.) now only because everyone else is 10 - 13 ozs and pigs!!! Just make sure she is gaining..I still weigh her every feeding just to be sure. God Bless, you will do fine.

[Miley's mom]

Originally Posted by Dixies Mom

I also have a tiny...at 2 weeks she weighed in at a whopping 3 5/8 ounces. She was the 2nd baby born out of a litter of 5. She is doing great, I had been supplmenting her momma feedings with bottle feeding about every 4 hours (was 2 hrs.) now only because everyone else is 10 - 13 ozs and pigs!!! Just make sure she is gaining..I still weigh her every feeding just to be sure. God Bless, you will do fine.

I tried bottle feeding, she did took it for about 2 days...but wants nothing to do with it anymore...but seems like she is nursing all the time.
I know with this tiny ones ,it takes longer to gain weight...is your baby gaining weight everyday?

[Dixies Mom]

She gains alittle everyday. She hates taking the bottle at first then usually latches on. She don't take alot but, it's enough to make me happy The picture was taken when she was 10 days old

[MinMuf1]

I just got over the hump with a tiny in my current litter. I would suggest supplementing her using a syringer or eye dropper. The little ones get tired of sucking really quickly. With the syringer or eye dropper you can offer milk without tiring effect. And, you can monitor just how much she's getting. I would also suggest feeding every two hours. I use equal parts water with condensed goat milk. Weight gain will be slow at first, but it will pick up. My little guy only gained .1 oz daily for about a week. GOOD LUCK and keep us posted!!!

[Miley's mom]

Originally Posted by Dixies Mom

She gains alittle everyday. She hates taking the bottle at first then usually latches on. She don't take alot but, it's enough to make me happy The picture was taken when she was 10 days old

Awww...your baby is adorable ! I tried the bottle again..she ate a little
Did you had tails/declaws done? I was so scared with this baby I didn't.

[Miley's mom]

Originally Posted by MinMuf1

I just got over the hump with a tiny in my current litter. I would suggest supplementing her using a syringer or eye dropper. The little ones get tired of sucking really quickly. With the syringer or eye dropper you can offer milk without tiring effect. And, you can monitor just how much she's getting. I would also suggest feeding every two hours. I use equal parts water with condensed goat milk. Weight gain will be slow at first, but it will pick up. My little guy only gained .1 oz daily for about a week. GOOD LUCK and keep us posted!!!

Thanks! yes .1 is about what I'm getting ...will keep in mind the syringer..I have tried the eye dropper.
This tiny ones are a lot of dedication and many sleepless nights
will keep you guys posted.

[Dixies Mom]

Originally Posted by Miley's mom

Awww...your baby is adorable ! I tried the bottle again..she ate a little
Did you had tails/declaws done? I was so scared with this baby I didn't.

I band the tails..less trauma in my opinion however, I did not do her dew claws I also was not comfortable because she was so tiny.

[tjdmom]

I usually have one that is 2 or 2.2 oz and I have to keep a close eye on them at that size. I usually suppliment for a few days until they start gaining. What was her weight at birth? Is she gaining well? If she's gaining and nursing I would not be as concerned....

[Mardelin]

I had one in my last litter at 2 oz, by day 5 it was up to 6 oz. So tail docking went on schedule.

I groomed him today at 9 months of age. He's a whopping 6 pounds.

[YorkieRose]

For several years I had the curse of the tinies..Teri Shumsky told me about Nutra Drops..used it with all my wee puppies. I am not a fan of eye droppers etc. Seen too many people kill their pups..I perfer tube feeding.
Wishing you all the best.
PS..I removed the tails/claws on thriving puppies, no matter the size..no problems, but I did it and not the vet..clamp method, no blood or stitching..

[Miley's mom]

Originally Posted by tjdmom

I usually have one that is 2 or 2.2 oz and I have to keep a close eye on them at that size. I usually suppliment for a few days until they start gaining. What was her weight at birth? Is she gaining well? If she's gaining and nursing I would not be as concerned....

Birth weight was 2.2 oz ...she does nurse very good, very active , if I don't suppliment it is very difficult for her to gain .
Since she only wants to nurse..I'm managing to use the dropper and put drops of formula as she nurses..it looks like she loves that, I see her little tail up and she keeps on sucking very strong..loves all that milk
she is up to 2.8 oz and has a full belly.

[Breny]

Originally Posted by Dixies Mom

She gains alittle everyday. She hates taking the bottle at first then usually latches on. She don't take alot but, it's enough to make me happy The picture was taken when she was 10 days old

She is just BEAUTIFUL