>One of the 24 day old pups has a respiratory infection and is not doing
>well (very light in weight and feels cool). I have had him on
>Ornyacycline (tetracycline) for 24 hours and am trying to feed him
>Kitten Replacement Milk (he won't actively drink it but lets me drip it
>into his mouth -- just got 50 drips in or near the mouth area).
Good, you're getting him to take food. :) Feed every few hours.
>I have the pups on Carefresh and unscented tissue. Three days ago I
>cleaned out the tank and used a very little bleach then rinsed and
>dumped the tank thoroughly several times in the bathtub. All the other
>pups are sleek and fat (but some clicking in the little ones) -- the
>medicine is in the waterbottle for everyone.
>
>Thanks for any help anyone can give. Donna
Warmth and moisture. Putting one of those adhesive reptile tank
heater pads on the side of the tank in one corner (it sticks to the
outside) or putting a lamp (swing arm or clip on) so the light bulb
is very close to the glass (double check so nothing will overheat
and scorch or burn) to give a 'warm corner' may help. A humidifier
in the room to bring your humidity up if it's low will also help.
The idea about the 'warm corner' is that if the animals inside the
tank so choose they can get away from it, or choose to seek out
the warmth. Use a stick on thermometer to monitor the tank
temperature as well. You don't want to go over 85F (29C) in there.
Try during your feeding to give the little one some of the ornyacycline
solution directly (a drop or two) at regular times. And any of the
others that seem to be clicking.
Good luck.
Deb
Rebel's Rodent Ranch
