Beaphar Lactol Feeding Set

The Beaphar Lactol Feeding Set brings together a 35ml feeding bottle, six teats and a cleaning brush for hand-rearing newborn and growing puppies, kittens and small animals. It provides feeding equipment for carers using a suitable animal milk replacer.

Use with Beaphar Lactol Puppy Milk, Kitten Milk, Small Animal Milk or another suitable milk replacement product. The set can also be used when feeding sick or recuperating animals with veterinary guidance. Milk replacer is not included.

What is included?

• One 35ml feeding bottle.
• Six teats.
• One cleaning brush.

Preparation and safe feeding

Always read the supplied packaging fully before use. Ensure all equipment is clean and sterile; Beaphar recommends soaking in a suitable sterilising solution. Prepare the milk replacer according to its own instructions and allow it to cool to lukewarm, approximately 38°C. Follow the milk replacer's feeding quantities and frequency.

Prepare the teat opening exactly as directed on the packaging. Beaphar advises puncturing the top with a needle or cutting a small piece from the tip with scissors. An opening that is too large can cause choking. Fill with an appropriate amount of prepared milk and secure the teat properly.

Feed gently and allow the animal time to swallow. Never squeeze hard or force milk into the mouth, as liquid can enter the lungs. Do not allow the animal to chew the teat; withdraw the bottle if chewing replaces sucking. If the animal cannot suck or swallow, stop and seek veterinary advice. Seek veterinary guidance before hand-rearing or feeding a weak or unwell animal.

Cleaning and care

Clean the bottle and teat thoroughly after every use, using the brush where appropriate. If washing-up liquid is used, rinse thoroughly afterwards. Ensure equipment is clean and sterile before the next feed. For animal use only. Keep out of reach of children.