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Should I wake newborn bottle-fed puppies to ensure they eat enough?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Is it ok to wake bottle fed newborn puppies to eat?

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on January 4th, 2018

Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! New born puppies will need to eat every couple hours. You can wake them up, but keep in mind most healthy pups will wake up on their open when they are hungry! Best of luck!

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