At 12:49 PM 7/8/00 -0400, Janet Morrow wrote:
>Hanna and Jo-Jo's three oldest pups are on their own now. I = have
>read=20 that there are sometimes problems with pups when they are first
>taken = from the=20 parents. So far they are doing fine. The only thing
>that I = did=20 notice last night was that their fur looked a little
>greeser than = normal. =20 I thought that they might not be grooming
>themselves well enough. = They are=20 active and eating.
They probably just need a chinchilla dust bath. Some people use cornmeal
as it is cheaper, but chinchilla dust is best for their fur.
>
>1. What should I watch for?
Fluffy, dry fur, listless behavior, loss of appetite, clicking sound while
breathing. Sounds like they are doing fine. Are they using a water
bottle? If not make sure they get fresh veggies until they figure it out.
>2. If the pups do start having problems how much Tetracycline = would
>I=20 add to their water? (The bottle holds 8oz.) PLEASE NOTE: I = did
>buy=20 some antibiotics from the nearest pet store last time I was
>there. = All=20 they had was "Tetracycline Antibiotic
>Capsules" "Freshwater = Formula A=20 1-H, Specific for Livebearers and
>Goldfish." (they had none = for=20 birds) The capsules are 250 mg, and
>it says to add 1 = to each=20 10 NET gallons of aquarium water.
>
Hmm I've never used fish tetracycline so I haven't a clue! Somebody else
will though, surely. :)
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