Marsupials

Early Lactation : Furless Pinkie 

Di-Vetelact Original milk replacer can be adjusted to match the dilute milk suited to infant fur-less marsupials.

Recommendedations

Dilution 1 scoop : 60mL
Volume 10-20 mL daily: per 100g body weight
Frequency 7 feeds per day

Some joeys can tolerate more or less. Ideal volume will depend on the age, condition, and species.
Feed joeys new into care little and often until condition and digestive tolerance is assessed. Slowly increase volume accordingly. Most animals have the ability to self regulate their intake and will generally take as much as they need, however care must be taken with young joeys not to overfeed or underfeed.

Always consult with an experienced Wildlife Co-Ordinator to establish what will suit each individual joey best

Middle Lactation : Pouch emerging

As the marsupial begins to develop fur, grows bigger and is feeding less often and hence requires higher levels of fat, the milk can be adjusted to be more concentrated.

Recommendedations

Dilution 1 scoop : 50mL
Volume 10-20 mL daily: per 100g body weight
Frequency 6-5 feeds per day

Some joeys can tolerate more or less. Ideal volume will depend on the age, condition, and species.
Feed joeys new into care little and often until condition and digestive tolerance is assessed. Slowly increase volume accordingly. Most animals have the ability to self regulate their intake and will generally take as much as they need, however care must be taken with young joeys not to overfeed or underfeed.

Always consult with an experienced Wildlife Co-Ordinator to establish what will suit each individual joey best

Late Lactation : Young at foot

Once the marsupial is spending a lot of time out of the pouch and drinking water independently, dilution can be more concentrate again.  

Recommendations

Dilution 1 scoop : 40mL
Volume 10-20 mL daily: per 100g body weight
Frequency 4 feeds per day

Some joeys can tolerate more or less. Ideal volume will depend on the age, condition, and species.
Feed joeys new into care little and often until condition and digestive tolerance is assessed. Slowly increase volume accordingly. Most animals have the ability to self regulate their intake and will generally take as much as they need, however care must be taken with young joeys not to overfeed or underfeed.

Always consult with an experienced Wildlife Co-Ordinator to establish what will suit each individual joey best

Dehydrated Rescues

For new and unwell marsupials a less concentrate dilution is initially recommended and slowly build up to early, middle or late lactation recomendations above.

Recommendedations

Initial Dilution 1 scoop : 70mL
Volume 10-20 mL daily: per 100g body weight
Frequency 7 feeds per day until hydrated

Some joeys can tolerate more or less. Ideal volume will depend on the age, condition, and species.
Feed joeys new into care little and often until condition and digestive tolerance is assessed. Slowly increase volume accordingly. Most animals have the ability to self regulate their intake and will generally take as much as they need, however care must be taken with young joeys not to overfeed or underfeed.

Always consult with an experienced Wildlife Co-Ordinator to establish what will suit each individual joey best