How soon after birth can a puppy nurse?

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A naturally born puppy usually finds the mother’s nipple in about 1-2 hours, after she licks its mouth clean so it breathes and nurses. A C-section puppy needs manual clearing of mouth and airways and nurses at about 2-3 hours.

If hand-feeding, feed it promptly.

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