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My puppy was taken from mom too early. How do I care for her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 7 days old | 3 lbs

I bought a puppy but i think she was taken from her mom to early how to i care for her

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on October 8th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petcoach! If you think Mula should still be nursing you can purchase bottles and nipples and puppy milk replacer. I will attach links to find them online or you can find them at Veterinary hospitals or Pet stores. Around 6 weeks start offering puppy food, either canned or moisten dry food. By 8 weeks the puppy should be exclusively eating puppy food. You can bring Mula to the Vet to help confirm age and have him dewormed. Vaccine are started around 7-8 weeks of age. I hope this helps and good luck! http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=665 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=28141

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