Caring for newborn orphaned puppy without mother

Dogs usually grow up with their mothers.  However,  if your puppy is separated from his mother or if the mother Dog has rejected them young or cannot produce enough milk, Then you need to take care of them. The puppy needs to be fed for the first few weeks of life, keeping warm and developing social skills. Caring for a newborn orphan puppy.

Puppies' eyes are very sensitive to light. Puppies open their eyes at the age of 10 to 14 days. Since their eyes are very sensitive to light, puppies should be kept away from direct sunlight until about four weeks of age. Puppies' ear canals open in five to eight days.

keep them in a clean environment:

keep the puppies in a safe and clean place

Newborn puppies are kept in the same box or place where they are born for a few weeks, So you have to prepare before the puppy is born. If puppies have a mother dog, puppies should be kept in such a place that the mother dog can come and go easily And may lie there.

Without a mother dog orphaned puppies, have to keep in a clean box. They have to be kept in that box for a few weeks. The box should always be kept clean, and there should be a soft towel for the puppies

Keep the newborn puppy warm:

It is very important to keep warm for a newborn puppy. Newborn puppies should be kept at a temperature of 85 to 90 degrees for the first 5 days. After 5 days keep them warm at 80 to 70 degrees for 4 weeks. Care should be taken not to keep them in extra hot places Because newborn puppies cannot move.

How to feed a newborn puppy?

for a few weeks, your puppy will need to be fed in bottles and syringes

If your puppy is an orphan, or the mother dog can't feed properly. consult with a veterinarian for guidance on the proper way to feed newborns, If you make a mistake your puppy will be harmed. The puppy will need to be fed a commercial canine milk replacer. It is important to be sure that the food is specially prepared for the puppy. Please do not give regular cow’s milk to a puppy of any age, it is not easily digested which causes diarrhea. Food not to feed your dog

How often to feed a puppy?

• The puppies should be fed every 2 hours for the first 7 days.
• After 4 weeks, the puppies can be fed light solid food. Foods should be soaked in hot water and milk. It should be eaten several times a day.
• 7 to 8 weeks of age Gradually reduce the amount of milk feeding until the puppy starts eating dry food

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Consult your veterinarian for the right amount of food and proper care of your puppies.

What is the weight of a newborn puppy?

• After the puppy is born, its weight depends on the breed.
• In the first week, the body weight of the puppy may increase by 2 to 3 times.
• If a puppy gains 10 to 15% weight from his birth weight every day, it will understand that it is healthy.
• If the puppies do not gain weight at first, it will be difficult for them to survive.

How can I help an orphan puppy to go to the bathroom?

The puppy cannot do the bathroom by itself for the first few weeks, Their mother helps instinctively stimulate their babies to excrete waste through licking. If the puppy orphan, you have to help the puppy. Since the dog uses his tongue, you can't, so use your hands instead of your tongue! Gently rub the anal with a clean cloth soaked in lukewarm water. It is important for you to do this, so take the advice of a vet to take full care of the puppy. After 3 to 4 weeks, the puppies will be able to do the bathroom alone.

When should puppies take to the veterinarian?

Worms and physical examination may begin at an early age. Veterinarians recommend that puppy receive their first round of standard vaccinations at six weeks of age. Consult with your veterinarian to protect your puppy from preventable germs. However, if these problems occur, you can take the puppy to the vet.

Shortness of breath / poor weight gain / Lake of appetite / constant crying / Pale gums / Swollen eyes or eye discharge / Nasal discharge / Inability to pass urine or stool.

Please do not question medical problems here. Only licensed veterinarians can diagnose medical conditions. If you think that your pet is sick, injured, or experiencing any kind of physical distress, please contact his veterinarian immediately.