Lactol Puppy Milk Replacer – 1kg

Description

Lactol Puppy Milk is a complete milk replacer for newborn and orphaned puppies, providing the nutrition they need when they cannot receive enough of their mother’s milk. Made by Beaphar, the formula contains highly digestible proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals, with added DHA and dextrose. These nutrients help meet the demands of early growth, when puppies are developing rapidly and depend on frequent milk feeds. Lactol Puppy Milk can be used from birth through to weaning, either as the main milk feed for hand-reared puppies or to supplement milk from the mother. The 1kg tub contains powder that is mixed with water before feeding, allowing the quantity prepared to reflect the number and size of puppies being cared for.

A puppy’s nutritional needs are different from those of an adult dog. In the first weeks of life, a small stomach must take in enough energy and nutrients for growth through several feeds each day. Lactol Puppy Milk is formulated to resemble the nutritional profile of canine maternal milk, making it an appropriate choice when a bitch has little milk, a large litter places extra demand on her, or puppies are being reared without their mother. The digestible milk proteins supply amino acids, the building blocks used to form growing tissues. Lactol Puppy Milk also supplies dietary fat, an important source of energy for young animals, alongside minerals and vitamins involved in normal bone development, muscle function and everyday metabolism.

DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, is an omega-3 fatty acid included in Lactol Puppy Milk for normal brain and vision development. Dextrose provides a readily available source of energy, while the wider formula supplies the balanced nourishment needed for growth. This combination is particularly relevant during early life, when the nervous system and body tissues are developing together. Lactol Puppy Milk is designed as a canine milk replacer, with nutrients provided in proportions suited to puppies. Ordinary cow’s milk does not offer the same nutritional balance for hand-rearing. A complete replacer gives a more appropriate foundation for feeding, while the amount required changes as the puppy grows. Each puppy’s intake therefore needs to reflect its bodyweight and stage of development.

To prepare Lactol Puppy Milk from the 1kg tub, add 30g of powder, equivalent to two level scoops using the scoop supplied, to 100ml of warm water at approximately 42°C. Use boiled water that has been allowed to cool, then stir until the powder has dissolved. Allow the prepared milk to cool further to around 38°C before offering it to a young puppy. A fork can be used for mixing, without whisking. Making up manageable batches helps keep the preparation straightforward when several small feeds are needed each day. Lactol Puppy Milk should be mixed with accurately measured water and level scoops so that the intended concentration is maintained. Clean, sterilised feeding equipment is important, especially for newborn animals. The supplied scoop is specific to this presentation: smaller tubs use a different scoop size, so their scoop counts should not be transferred to the 1kg pack.

The daily volume of Lactol Puppy Milk is divided between several feeds, with young puppies needing feeds overnight as well as during the day. The manufacturer’s feeding chart relates the total daily volume to bodyweight and the number of feeds to age. Daily weighing helps establish whether a hand-reared puppy is growing steadily and receiving enough nutrition. A puppy that is weak, cold or unable to suck needs prompt veterinary attention. From around four weeks of age, Lactol Puppy Milk can also help with the move towards solid food. Mix prepared milk with a small amount of suitable puppy food to create a soft meal, then gradually reduce the milk and increase the solid food as the puppy becomes accustomed to eating.

Lactol Puppy Milk can provide additional nutrition beyond the hand-rearing stage. Beaphar also recommends it as a complementary feed for pregnant or nursing dogs and for dogs that are sick or recovering, alongside their appropriate normal diet. Older dogs can have the powder mixed with cold water. Store the Lactol Puppy Milk tub in a cool, dry place away from light and close the lid tightly after use to protect the remaining powder. The manufacturer recommends using an opened tub within three months. Prepared milk can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, then warmed to approximately 38°C before feeding to young puppies. Discard milk left in a used feeding bottle, and wash feeding equipment thoroughly between feeds.

What is Lactol Puppy Milk used for?

Lactol Puppy Milk is a complete milk replacer for newborn and orphaned puppies. It can provide their main milk feed or supplement the mother’s milk when supplies are insufficient. It also helps during weaning and can provide additional nutrition for pregnant, nursing or recovering dogs.

Can puppies have Lactol from birth?

Yes. Beaphar Lactol Puppy Milk is intended for use from birth through to weaning. Newborn puppies need small, frequent feeds, including overnight, with the total daily quantity based on bodyweight. A puppy that is weak, cold or unable to suck needs prompt veterinary help.

How do I mix Lactol Puppy Milk from the 1kg tub?

Add 30g of powder, equal to two level scoops using the scoop in the 1kg tub, to 100ml of warm water at approximately 42°C. Stir until dissolved, then cool to around 38°C before feeding. Smaller Lactol tubs have different scoop sizes and instructions.

Is Lactol better than cow’s milk for puppies?

Lactol Puppy Milk is formulated specifically for puppies and provides a complete milk-replacer feed. Ordinary cow’s milk does not supply nutrients in the same proportions as canine maternal milk. For hand-rearing, a suitable puppy formula offers a more appropriate balance of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals.

Can I mix Lactol with puppy food during weaning?

Yes. From around four weeks, prepared Lactol Puppy Milk can be mixed with suitable puppy food to make a soft meal. Gradually reduce the milk and increase the solid food as the puppy becomes accustomed to eating. This provides a gradual transition from milk feeds.

How long can prepared Lactol Puppy Milk be kept?

Prepared Lactol Puppy Milk can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Warm the required portion to approximately 38°C before offering it to young puppies. Keep stored milk separate from leftovers in a used feeding bottle, and clean and sterilise feeding equipment between feeds.

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