Reply #6: From Dr. Pitcairns' book "Natural Health for Dogs & Cats" [View All]

[Southsideirish]

Feeding orphaned puppies:
Mother's milk is the best there is - so use thse recipes only if you have no choice.... To keep a baby animal alive do this: there are commercial products - KMR and Esbilac but raw fresh foods would be best. To boost the protein content of cow's milk to equal of dog's milk - add protein powders. The best kind to get is one from milk and egs (not soy) Look for label ingredients : casien, labtalbumin, or egg albumin. Buy a powder that contains at least 80 percent protein (dry weight basis) - these powders can be bought at health food stores. Here is a formula:
1 cup half and half.
2 medium egg yolks.
2 teasspoons protein powder
1/2 teaspoon bone meal
1/4 cup water (boil first) but serve at body temp.
liquid vitamins for children.
Mix well and warm to body temp. Use a "pet nurser" bottle
Introduce solid foods after a month or so.
I know this is asking a lot but do as much as you can and keep her away from the Akita - by all means. Is there a no kill shelter in your area? Do a 'net search for same. Puppies usually get adopted before all others. Good luck - I am praying for you and the "baby".