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>
> A quote for the GML archive on supplemental feeding:
>
> From: Tana and The Little Rascals
> Subject: Re: KMR
> Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 09:29:59 -0700
>
> "....supplement with a bit of KMR until it gets stronger. If I recall
> correctly you make it double strength for gerbils, and you want to warm it
> just like you would for a human baby. Be careful to hold the pup with its
> head upright rather than on its back as it could breathe in the liquid that
> way. Put just one tiny drop right on its mouth, DON'T try to put it IN the
> mouth. If its hungry the drop will disappear."
>
> KMR is a milk replacement available at pet stores. Sounds like an eye
> dropper would be a good tool for this.
Actually I've found a small needleless syringe is a bit easier to control. But
an eye dropper will work.
> I'd wait for solid food supplements
> until the pup is older and starting to take an interest in mom's food. If
> you really feel the need for a solid supplement now, rice cereal might be a
> better choice than oatmeal. Less fiber in the developing stomach to deal
> with ;}
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Good luck,
> Cinthia A. Dunn-Izquierdo
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