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Body Temperature - 95 degrees - Maintain external nest heat at 95 degrees till approx. 80 to 90 grams (3 ounces) or larger. |
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Maintain humidity at 70% |
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Weigh often - baby is in trouble if not gaining weight |
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Pure Lactated Ringers given orally is too strong - dilute 1:1 with distilled water |
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No extra protein until over 1 pound (see N.O.S. feeding charts) |
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No extra vitamins (unless prescribed by veterinarian for specific deficiencies) |
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Be sparing with sources of Vitamin A (liver, mackerel, leafy green and orange vegetables) |
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