Beaphar Lactol Milk Replacer for Puppies – 500g

Description

Beaphar Lactol Milk Replacer for Puppies is a complete milk replacement feed for newborn and orphaned puppies, which has saved the lives of countless young animals for over 100 years. With highly digestible proteins for sensitive tummies, essential vitamins to support the immune system and minerals for bone and muscle development, Beaphar Lactol Milk Replacer for Puppies closely mimics maternal milk, providing essential nutrients for growth and development to ensure a strong foundation for the best start in life. With Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for normal brain development and vision, and dextrose, a quick source of energy, this high-quality formula provides a balanced diet for newborn and orphaned puppies and can also be used as a complementary food for lactating bitches, and sick or recovering dogs.

Instructions

ALWAYS FULLY READ THE PRODUCT LABEL BEFORE USE. Using the scoop provided, add Beaphar Lactol Milk Replacer for Puppies to warm water (42°C - allow boiled water to cool before use) and stir until completely dissolved. Allow to cool until lukewarm (38°C or blood temperature) before feeding. The use of proper feeding equipment is highly recommended, such as the Beaphar Feeding Set or Beaphar Feeding Syringes. These should always be clean and sterile. Weight: 250g (0.25kg) Volume per day: 100ml Age (days): 2-14 Number of feeds per day: 6–8 (including overnight) Weight: 500g (0.5kg) Volume per day: 160ml Age (days): 15–21  Number of feeds per day: 6 (including overnight) Weight: 1000g (1kg)  Volume per day: 250ml Age (days) :22–28    Number of feeds per day: 4-6 (including one overnight)  Weight: 2000g (2kg) Volume per day: 400ml  Age (days): 29*–35* Number of feeds per day: 4–6 Weight: 5000g (5kg) Volume per day: 900ml Age (days): 36*–42* Number of feeds per day: 2-6*                                                                      *After the 28th day, slowly change to a more solid diet, i.e. puppy food. Beaphar Lactol Milk Replacer for Puppies can be used to assist weaning. Mix prepared Beaphar Lactol Milk Replacer for Puppies with a small amount of puppy food, gradually decreasing the volume of milk and increasing the amount of solid food each day. Prepared Beaphar Lactol can be refrigerated for 24 hours but should be reheated to 38°C or blood temperature before feeding to young animals. Always keep fresh drinking water available. COMPLETE DIET: For un-weaned puppies: It is important to weigh young puppies on a daily basis so that you can compare their daily growth increase with the growth tables from your breeder or vet. Recommended dilution: Using the scoop provided, add 31g (7 level scoops) to 100ml warm water (42°C). 1 litre of prepared Beaphar Lactol Puppy Milk contains approximately 1250 kcal. Use the table below for approximate feeding guidelines. The volume per day MUST be split across the recommended number of feeds per day.                      Complimentary feeding (in addition to their normal food): For puppies below 8 weeks, Beaphar Lactol Milk Replacer for Puppies can be given as a complimentary feed, in addition to their mother's milk. Recommended volume = up to 40ml per kg. Weaned puppies over 8 weeks, adult dogs during pregnancy or lactation, sick or convalescent: Recommended volume to feed = 11ml per kg.

Composition

• Ingredients: Milk & Milk Derivatives, Oils & Fats, Various Sugars (Dextrose 3.0%), Minerals, Algae, Cereals

Specifications