Newborn puppy with eyes still closed keeps lying on its back whining, cries loudly when touched, and won’t nurse

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Puppy whining is usually caused by lack of security, hunger, cold, needing to eliminate, or discomfort. Newborn puppies with eyes still closed often whine, which is generally normal and a sign of health.

If a puppy whines loudly after being fed and comforted, it may be unwell or sick, so observe carefully to find the problem and check whether it needs to eliminate. Newborns also need the mother or manual stimulation to defecate, or they will keep whining in distress.

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