NORMAL BODY TEMPERATURE - PUPPIES:

NORMAL BODY TEMPERATURE - KITTENS:

NORMAL RESPIRATORY RATE - PUPPIES AND KITTENS:

NORMAL HEART RATE - PUPPIES AND KITTENS:

NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Orphan formula milk contains approximately 1 kcal/ml)

NORMAL BIRTH WEIGHTS:

EXPECTED INCREASES IN BODY WEIGHT:

Generally, an increase of 10-15% of birth weight per day in the first week of life is normal, and a 20-25% increase per day thereafter.

Another useful guide is that puppies should gain 2-4g/kg of their anticipated adult weight per day.