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I would start with 3 ml every 2 hours.  I know that seems like a small amount, but better to err on the side of caution than to overfeed and aspirate.  If, after a couple of feedings, the pup is ready to eat again before about 2 hours, you can add another ml.  Are you familiar with tube feeding?  Feel free to email me privately with your phone number if you need help.  marshillbulldogs@yahoo.com

Here is a link that has some great tips for problem newborns. The site is from a GSD breeder, I believe, but I've copied the info and links.  http://www.leerburg.com/savepup.html

Here's the basic amounts:

  Determining how often to tube and how much to tube needs to be properly calculated. A 300 gram puppy needs 15 cc's 4 times a day. Use the directions on the box and advice from your vet to determine how much to feed. It should be noted that once a pup is taken from the mother and tubed for a day or so they seem to lose the sucking instinct. This means you are in it for the long haul. It will have to be tube fed until its old enough to lap from a bowl (about 3 1/2 weeks of age).

Weight Conversion Chart for Tubing Puppies

1/2 ounce formula = 15cc
1 ounce formula = 30cc
1 ounce = 28.3 grams

Puppy Weight *Formula Amt Puppy Weight *Formula Amt
1 oz. =28.3 grams 15cc daily 21 oz. =594.3 grams 150cc daily
2 oz. =56.6 grams 15cc daily 22 oz. =622.6 grams 165cc daily
3 oz. =84.9 grams 15cc daily 23 oz. =650.9 grams 165cc daily
4 oz. =113.2 grams 30cc daily 24 oz. =679.2 grams 180cc daily
5 oz. =141.5 grams 30cc daily 25 oz. =707.5 grams 180cc daily
6 oz. =169.8 grams 45cc daily 26 oz. =735.8 grams 195cc daily
7 oz. =198.1 grams 45cc daily 27 oz. =764.1 grams 195cc daily
8 oz. =226.4 grams 60cc daily 28 oz. =792.4 grams 210cc daily
9 oz. =254.7 grams 60cc daily 29 oz. =820.7 grams 210cc daily
10 oz. =283.0 grams 75cc daily 30 oz. =849.0 grams 225cc daily
11 oz. =311.3 grams 80cc daily 31 oz. =877.3 grams 225cc daily
12 oz. =339.6 grams 90cc daily 32 oz. =905.6 grams 240cc daily
13 oz. =367.9 grams 90cc daily 33 oz. =933.9 grams 240cc daily
14 oz. =396.2 grams 105cc daily 34 oz. =962.2 grams 255cc daily
15 oz. =424.5 grams 105cc daily 35 oz. =990.5 grams 255cc daily
16 oz. =452.8 grams 120cc daily 36 oz. =1018.8 grams 270cc daily
17 oz. =481.1 grams 120cc daily 37 oz. =1047.1 grams 270cc daily
18 oz. =509.4 grams 135cc daily 38 oz. =1075.4 grams 285cc daily
19 oz. =537.7 grams 135cc daily 39 oz. =1103.7 grams 285cc daily
20 oz. =566.0 grams 150cc daily 40 oz. =1132.0 grams 300cc daily

*NOTE: USE 1/6 OF DAILY FORMULA AMOUNT PER TUBING. PUP SHOULD BE TUBED ABOUT EVERY 3 -4 HOURS.

here is a video,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc3TaJx7AXM

Thanks Cathy , Cheryl and Vicky for your response . I lost the puppy tonight , he did great for about 12 hrs and then downhill from  there . So sad !

Pauline