5 % GLUCOSE SOLUTION 1 Teaspoon white corn syrup (example: Karo) Few grains table salt Few grains salt substitute (must be type made with Potassium) 4 Tablespoons boiled water We mix this into an eye-dropper bottle and have it ready during whelping. If a newborn is weak and not immediately nursing, a few drops of this on the tongue can do wonders in providing quick energy to the puppy. |