Latex teat with short nipple suitable for:

• Small Dogs
• Possums & Gliders

Sleeve fits Wombaroo Feeding Bottle or any bottle with neck diameter of 18-24mm

Teat Selection

• Teats should resemble mothers in shape and length for mouth comfort, fit and correct tooth eruption
• Marsupial teats get longer as the joey grows, so progression to longer teats is important
• Suggested uses for the various teat sizes and shapes can be found on the link below, however individual carers will be able to decide which is the best for their individual animal

Size of Hole

• There is no hole in the teats, so the carer can make a hole to suit the age of the animal
• Pierce the tip of the teat with a hot needle to make a hole about 1 mm in diameter, or for large animals, cut a hole with scissors
• If the hole is too small, excessive sucking will quickly weaken the tip and the end will blow out
• If this is happening then the hole is probably too small for the animal. Make a larger hole
• The hole should be large enough for milk to drip out slowly, when the bottle is inverted

Feeding Technique

• Small animals can be fed using a syringe with a teat pulled over the end, to give greater control of milk flow with the plunger
• Guidance should be obtained from experienced carers on correct feeding technique for different animals

Care and Storage

• Latex is a natural product
• Deterioration can be slowed by storing teats in a dry place away from light
• An opaque, airtight container should be used
• Immediately after use, teats should be washed in warm soapy water, dried and stored as above
• Some carers sterilise by boiling or with infant sterilising solutions