Comments on: Demo on tube feeding English Bulldog puppies

By: TheJaded1

TheJaded1 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:41:42 +0000

Just a question, …
Just a question, i’ve never owned a bulldog so bare with me. But why exactly do you have to tube feed him? Is it a common thing, or did that lttter lose their mother?

By: rsbot3000

rsbot3000 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:41:41 +0000

thank god he told u …
thank god he told u rofl

By: peachy6969

peachy6969 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:41:41 +0000

Thanks, I’m …
Thanks, I’m volunteering at a shelter and I wondered if this was better.

By: handsofcaesar

handsofcaesar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:41:41 +0000

No, we tube fed …
No, we tube fed because one of the pups was born with a clef pallet; therefore, it was unable to suckle. Since we were set up for the tube feeding, we also decided to tube feed the others. Do not try this unless your vet has been consulted. Very risky and you can kill the pups if the feed is sent down the trachea.

By: cramies

cramies — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:41:41 +0000

do all newborn …
do all newborn bullies need tube feeding??? our bulldog is due on easter so we would like to know if we have to do this to the pups. it looks soo scary and hard

By: bodecianbulldogs

bodecianbulldogs — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:41:41 +0000

No, its usually …
No, its usually done for speed & quickness unless in rare circumstances the puppy was fading. If mum cant feed pups BOTTLE is the next best thing, newborn pups have to be feed every 2/3 hours for a couple of weeks that means through the night they can not be left unattended. Tube feeding carries risks you can drown, over feed, kill..It should be carried out by someone WHO knows what they are doing…Personally I would rather bottle feed everytime & tube feeding would be my last resort…

By: peachy6969

peachy6969 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:41:41 +0000

Is tube feeding …
Is tube feeding better than bottle feeding?

By: tanuariley

tanuariley — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:41:41 +0000

R these tubes …
R these tubes reusable or do you need a lot of them and if so where can you get them…they are hard to find.

By: leshawks

leshawks — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:41:41 +0000

Very helpful will …
Very helpful will be usein one soon on my own litter

By: caesaryanez

caesaryanez — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:41:41 +0000

Only advance tube …
Only advance tube while pup is suckling. Mark the tube with a marker to know when to stop advancing. Tip of the nose to the end of ribs. If the tube begins to enter the trachea, the puppy should begin to gag/resist the tube. Pull the tube back and restart. Do not advance any feed until you know the tube has entered the esophagus. If the feed enters the trachea your puppy will end up with feed in its lungs; die. Procedure is delicate, first seek the advice of your vet. (only allowed 500 words)