Methods to take care of newborn puppies:

1. Eat good breast milk

Dogs can give birth to multiple puppies in one litter. Dogs should be fed every two to three hours. Generally, dog mothers can take good care of their babies. Unless there are special circumstances, try not to interfere too much with mother dogs' care of babies.

Because puppies have imperfect hearing and do not open their eyes, they rely entirely on instinct to drink breast milk. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that every puppy receives breast milk, otherwise it will affect development and lead to a weak body.

2. Coping with Insufficient Breast Milk

Puppies that do not have enough breast milk or cannot eat breast milk need careful care. Prepare goat milk powder or dog-specific milk powder, dog-specific milk bottles or small baby bottles. Disposable injection syringes are also acceptable.

Puppies within one week of birth need to be fed about 2ml of milk every two hours. If it exceeds a week, the feeding interval and amount can be gradually extended. After feeding, observe the dog’s stomach. If A slightly bulging belly indicates that the dog is full.

3. Keep warm and take good care of them

Puppies under three weeks old cannot maintain their own body temperature, so they like to huddle together to keep warm. It is necessary to prepare a comfortable and warm nest, paved with soft cotton blankets and cushions. Be careful not to let the mother dog run over or step on the puppies.

4. Observe defecation

The mother dog will use her tongue to stimulate the anus of the puppy, so that the puppy will defecate. If the mother dog cannot take care of it, the poop scooper must take measures to help the puppy defecate. Dip a sterile cotton ball in a small amount of warm water and gently stroke the dog's abdomen, anus or vagina.

5. Bask in the sun

Generally, puppies will open their eyes 7-10 days after birth. When the puppies open their eyes, the owner can choose a sunny day to give them The puppies take a sunbath. Sunlight can promote the dog's absorption of calcium. At the same time, the ultraviolet rays in the sun can also kill bacteria on the dog's body, ensuring that the puppy can grow in a healthier environment.

6. Weighing

For a 1-month-old puppy, the weight changes every day. Under normal circumstances, the puppy’s weight will increase by 50-80g every day. If the owner If you find that your puppy has stopped gaining weight, you must find out the reason as soon as possible. If it is because the female dog has insufficient milk, the owner must artificially supplement the milk and try not to feed the puppy milk. Goat milk and dog milk are the best choices. It should be heated before feeding, and the temperature should be around 25°C. When the dog is one month old, liquid food can be fed appropriately. If the dog stops gaining weight due to illness, the owner should take the dog to the pet hospital immediately for diagnosis and treatment.