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How to Feed a Newborn Puppy
Newborn pups need milk first, but those who miss the nipple need hand-feeding with a milk replacer, steady warmth, and safe space. Get these three right and the weakest can thrive.
Canine Rotavirus Infection
Canine rotavirus infection is an acute contagious disease that mainly affects newborn puppies, clinically characterized by watery diarrhea; adult dogs are usually subclinical. The disease spreads quickly where hygiene is poor.
Canine Herpesvirus Infection
Canine herpesvirus infection is an acute, fatal infectious disease of newborn puppies caused by canine herpesvirus. Dogs over 2 weeks old show tracheitis, bronchitis and other respiratory signs; bitches can have infertility, abortion and stillbirths; males show balanoposthitis and funiculitis. The virus is widespread in breeding kennels.
When can a puppy be bathed?
Newborn puppies are fragile with weak immunity and should not be bathed, as it risks colds and disease. Bathe only after all vaccines and antibodies, then dry and brush well.
How do you feed milk formula to a puppy?
Feeding milk formula to a puppy depends on its age and weight; pet formula packaging usually lists feeding instructions to follow directly. When mixing, use water at 40-50 C to avoid destroying nutrients. Newborn puppies need feeding every 2-3 hours in small amounts, with frequency decreasing as they grow.
Can a puppy under three days old be fed livestock milk replacer? If not, is goat’s milk formula OK?
Newborn puppies should drink mother's milk; if unavailable, use pet-specific goat milk formula, not livestock milk replacer. Human goat milk formula differs and can poison puppies, so use a canine formula, fed every 2 to 3 hours with warm water.
How long do maternal antibodies last in a puppy’s body?
Maternal antibodies in newborn puppies can last up to just over 2 months, but they gradually weaken. When they drop below a certain level, they cannot resist aggressive diseases like herpesvirus. So even before they fully disappear, puppies can still catch infectious disease; vaccination is generally recommended at 45 days old, but wait if the puppy is weak.
How long until a puppy can hear?
Newborn puppies are deaf, hearing at 15-18 days, then sharpening. Their hearing is 16x human, range 15-50,000 Hz, and bandwidth to 40,000 Hz, hearing much we cannot.
How long does a puppy nurse each time?
Newborn puppies nurse 1-5 minutes each time and need feeding every 2-3 hours due to small intake. If the mother's milk is low, boost her nutrition or feed puppy formula. After weaning, continue formula and add softened puppy kibble in milk or warm water.
I forced open my 15-day-old puppy’s eyes; what should I do and how can I avoid blindness?
Newborn puppies usually open their eyes around 9 to 13 days after birth. If they have not opened by then, never force them open by hand; even if half-open, observe and supplement nutrition, as some open on their own after about a week.