Oh gosh, I've been through this far too many times and it's hard. Very hard! But it can be done.<p>Most important thing is heat. Keep the baby in a box with a towel or cloth on a heating pad turned on the lowest heat. They are too small to regulate their body heat and need the constant warmth. <p>Most pet stores have "mothers milk". I always get Esbilac (sp?) in the powdered form. That way you can mix only what you need and it spoils very fast if you get the already mixed cans.<p>You can get pet nurser bottles but many times, when the animal is so tiny, the nipple is too tough for them to nurse on (even if you enlarge the hole). An eye dropper is ok but I prefer a syringe. Easy to fill, you can tell exactly how much liquid you have in there and easy to control how much you are releasing. <p>When you feed the baby, hold it as though it's standing or laying on the ground with it's belly down and the head slightly raised. If you tip it upside down on its back, it's easier to feed but also easier for the liquid to go into it's lungs instead of the stomach. Also, whether you use a bottle, eye dropper or syringe, be careful to not get the liquid in it's nose. Again,,liquid in the lungs. <p>Also, take a cotton ball or cloth, wet it with warm water and wipe the rear to stimulate it to eliminate. <p>The baby will have to be fed EVERY 2 hours til it gets bigger. It's a full time job,,VERY time consuming and difficult but super rewarding if it makes it. <p>Good luck!!!
