Found a newborn puppy? Get tips on feeding, care, and behavior.

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Hi i found a puppy but i couldn't find his mother, I gave him newborns milk (the vet told me), he drinks it then starts shaking and crying, and he goes back to sleep,he didn't poop or pee all day long, can you please tell me how to take care of him?, how many times is he supposed to eat? is milk enough? where should i put him? is it normal that' he's shaking? he tries to suck everything does it mean he's hungry? how many hours is he supposed to sleep? what is the normal behavior of a puppy?thank

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Puppies typically nurse every 2-4 hours until 3-4 weeks old then it can be every 4-6 hours. If he has a good suckle reflex that is a good sign and he is probably hungry. You will use puppy milk replacement until he is weaned which generally starts around 4-5 weeks of age the. Transition to soft puppy food and decrease milk feedings. They do have to stay warm. Their normal body temperature is 100 so that can be a sign if shaking. You have to gently wipe their behind and probates to stimulate them to go to the bathroom. This should be done after every meal. They generally sleep a lot and as they get older and more coordinated then they stay awake longer

Found a newborn puppy? Get tips on feeding, care, and behavior.

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