Just adopted a 2-3 week old puppy. How do I care for it?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 15 days old | 3 lbs
If I adopted out a puppy 2 weeks going on three weeks of age from my friend that couldn't keep them all, how would i take care of it
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Published on May 4th, 2017
The puppy at this stage is best being close to the mother. Because you don't have access to her, you'll want to create the environment. You'll need to visit your local Pet store and pick up a puppy feeding kit. This should include a breastmilk substitute/formula, a bottle, and nipples. He'll need to be fed often until he's a little older. Keep him warm with a warm water bottle and be sure to stay close. If he seems weak or unresponsive you'll need to take him to the Veterinarian immediately. The best solution would be to find his mother (if you can) and let him stay with her until 6-8 weeks of age.
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Published on February 25th, 2018
He will need to eat 3-4 times a day. If he is weaned, then you can find puppy food. If not, then you will need to get puppy milk replacer and continue to bottle feed until he transitions to food completely. Make sure he stays warm and has something ti snuggle with. Get him a small kennel to have as his place where he can stay when no one is watching them. His vaccines will need to be started at 6 weeks along with being dewormed. Make an appointment for this to be done so he can be examined by your vet.
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