Lactol Milk Replacer for Puppies – 1kg
For newborn or weaning puppies, Beaphar Lactol Puppy Milk is a whole milk supplement enhanced with superior amino acids and minerals to provide a perfectly balanced diet and the best start in life.
- COMPLETE MILK REPLACER MADE WITH WHOLE MILK: For newborn, underweight and orphaned puppies. Beaphar Lactol has saved the lives of countless young animals for over 100 years.
- HELPS BOOST COGNTIVE DEVELOPMENT & VISION: Contains superior amino acid content and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), which has been shown to help cognitive development and vision.
- CLOSELY RESEMBLES THEIR MOTHER’S NATURAL MILK: Made from easily digested whey protein. Ultra-filtration concentrates the proteins, and a slow drying process during production preserves the protein molecules, making it more nutritionally valuable.
- Includes DHA (shown to help support brain development)
- Closely resembles natural bitch's milk
Description
Beaphar Lactol Puppy Milk is a complete milk replacement feed for newborn and orphaned puppies, which has saved the lives of countless young animals for over 100 years. Beaphar Lactol has a superior amino acid content and is enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, providing a perfectly balanced complete feed. Made from easily digested whey products it closely resembles natural mother's milk. Ultra-filtration concentrates the proteins, and a slow drying process during production preserves the protein molecules, making it more nutritionally valuable. Contains DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), which has been shown to help cognitive development and visual acuity. Beaphar Lactol Puppy Milk can also be used for weaning puppies, pregnant or lactating mothers and sick or convalescing animals.
Instructions
ALWAYS FULLY READ THE PRODUCT LABEL BEFORE USE. Using the scoop provided, add Beaphar Lactol Puppy Milk to warm water (allow boiled water to cool before use) and stir until completely dissolved. Allow to cool until lukewarm (38°C or blood temperature). The use of proper feeding equipment is highly recommended, such as the Beaphar Feeding Set or Beaphar Feeding Syringes. These should always be clean and sterile. Beaphar Lactol can also be mixed with cold water for older dogs. Prepared Beaphar Lactol can be refrigerated for 24 hours but should be reheated to 38°C or blood temperature before feeding to young animals. COMPLETE DIET: For un-weaned puppies. It is important to weigh young puppies on a daily basis so that you can compare their daily growth increase with the growth tables from your breeder or vet. Recommended dilution (1kg/2kg size): Add 2 level scoops to 100ml warm water. 1 litre of prepared Beaphar Lactol Puppy Milk contains approximately 1250 kcal. Use the table below for approximate feeding guidelines. The volume per day MUST be split across the recommended number of feeds per day. Weight: 250g (0.25kg) Volume per day: 100ml Age (days): 2–14 Number of feeds per day: 6–8 (including overnight) Weight: 500g (0.5kg) Volume per day: 160ml Age (days): 15–21 Number of feeds per day: 6 (including overnight) Weight: 1000g (1kg) Volume per day: 250ml Age (days): 22–28 Number of feeds per day: 6 (including one overnight) Weight: 2000g (2kg) Volume per day: 400ml Age (days): 29*–35* Number of feeds per day: 4–6 Weight: 5000g (5kg) Volume per day: 900ml Age (days): 36*–42* Number of feeds per day: 2–6* After the 28th day, slowly change to a more solid diet, i.e. puppy food. Beaphar Lactol can be used to assist weaning. Mix prepared Beaphar Lactol with a small amount of puppy food, gradually decreasing the volume of milk and increasing the amount of solid food each day. Complimentary feeding (in addition to their normal food): For puppies below 8 weeks, Beaphar Lactol can be given as a complimentary feed, in addition to their mother's milk. Recommended volume = up to 40ml per kg. Weaned puppies over 8 weeks, adult dogs during pregnancy or lactation, sick or convalescent: Recommended volume to feed = 11ml per kg.
Specifications
| Contents | Complete milk replacer for newborn and orphaned puppies. Containing DHA,vitamins and minerals. For weaning,and pregnant,lactating,sick or convalescing dogs. |
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| SKU | 15188 |
| Barcode | 8711231151882 |
| Form | Powder |
| Animal age | From birth |
| Animal type | Dog |
| Animal weight | All weights |
| Do not apply when | Fully read the mixing instructions before you begin making the Beaphar Lactol |
| Storage and safety | Fully read the mixing instructions before you begin making the Beaphar Lactol. Store in the original container, in a dry cool place away from light. Ensure the lid is tightly closed. For best results use within three months of opening. After this time, dispose of any unused product and packaging in the household rubbish. Empty pots can be recycled. |
| Product precautions | ALWAYS FULLY READ THE PRODUCT PACKAGING BEFORE USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. For animal use only. |
