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How to take care of a newborn dog

2025-11-05 22:49:29 pet

How to take care of a newborn dog

Newborn dogs are very fragile and require careful care from their owners to grow up healthily. Here is a detailed guide on how to care for newborn puppies, including feeding, warmth, hygiene, and more.

1. Feeding management

How to take care of a newborn dog

Newborn puppies rely primarily on their mother's milk for the first few weeks of life. If the female dog is unable to breastfeed, she must be artificially fed with specialized dog milk powder.

ageFeeding frequencyFeeding amount (per meal)
0-1 weekEvery 2-3 hours5-10ml
1-2 weeksEvery 3-4 hours10-15ml
2-3 weeksEvery 4-5 hours15-25ml
3-4 weeksEvery 5-6 hours25-40ml

Note:Never feed cow's milk as it may cause diarrhea in puppies. Dog milk powder should be used and the milk temperature should be ensured (approximately 38°C).

2. Warming measures

Newborn puppies cannot regulate their body temperature and need to keep their environment warm to avoid colds or hypothermia.

ambient temperatureWays to keep warm
0-1 week30-32℃ (use heat lamp or heating pad)
1-2 weeks27-30℃
2-4 weeks24-27℃

Tips:Place soft towels or blankets in the puppy's kennel and change them regularly to keep them clean.

3. Hygiene and health

Puppies have low immunity and need to pay special attention to hygiene to prevent infection.

Nursing mattersFrequency
Clean excretion (when the female dog is not licking)after each feeding
Replace bedding1-2 times a day
Watch weight gaindaily record

FAQ:If your puppy loses weight, continues to cry, or has diarrhea, seek medical attention promptly.

4. Socialization and training

After 3-4 weeks, puppies begin to explore the environment and can gradually undergo socialization training:

  • Gentle touch, adaptable to human contact
  • Introduce toys to cultivate curiosity
  • Interact with other healthy dogs for short periods of time

5. Weaning transition

Weaning can begin around 4 weeks, and soft soaked puppy food can be gradually introduced:

stagefood type
4-5 weeksMilk powder + a small amount of soaked dog food
5-6 weeksReduce milk powder and increase the proportion of dog food
6-8 weeksComplete transition to puppy food

Summary:Caring for a newborn puppy requires patience and care, and ensuring nutrition, warmth and hygiene are key. If you encounter any abnormal situation, consult your veterinarian promptly to help your puppy grow up healthily!

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