My newborn puppy is struggling to breathe, no vet open. What can I do?

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My pug gave birth last night but one of the puppies doesn't seem like it's breathing that well and there aren't any vets open today. What do I do? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | unspayed | 9 years and 8 months old

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thank you for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Unfortunately there is not a whole lot that can be done for this at home until it is seen by your veterinarian, but keep the puppy warm and make sure it has access to mom's milk. Also if fluids haven't been cleared out quite enough after birth, you may use a bulb syringe to help suck out fluid from the puppy's nose and mouth. I hope this helps and best of luck with Lulu!

My newborn puppy is struggling to breathe, no vet open. What can I do?

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