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My newborn puppy has no mother. What should I feed it instead of milk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male |

How can we feed a newborn puppy without mothers milk?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 14th, 2017

Hi there! There are several milk replacement formulas in the market that even though they are not as good as the puppy's mother's milk, they still provide an adequate nutrition to the puppy. There are several good brands you can get from your local pet store. Good luck!

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