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My puppy needs milk. What if I can't find puppy milk replacer?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

If I can't find puppy milk what else can I use?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 20th, 2017

While there are some recipes available online they are not nutritionally balanced. Some people also will recommend using goats milk but it is also not ideal for a puppy's nutritional requirements and can cause either constipation or diarrhea. If you cannot find puppy milk replacer like Esbilac at a pet supply or feed store I'd recommend contacting a veterinarian near you. You can also order it online. Emergency veterinary clinics are often willing to sell milk replacer from their stock if you need it on an urgent basis.

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