My newborn puppies are cold and not drinking milk. What to do?

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My dog cheenu gave birth to 6 pups among them 2 are not drinking milk nd their body is becoming cold. What does that mean what to do?? Please reply fast it is urgent. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 1 month old | 70 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

These pups will need to be given supplemental heat through a heating pad. They will also need to be bottle fed with a milk replacement supplement. Everything you need should be able available to you through most pet stores or big-box stores. Newborn puppies will require bottle feeding up to every 2-3 hours for the first week or so of their life if they make it. Sometimes, the mother will reject the puppies if she senses they are sick in some way as well. Also, important to note that some puppies just fail to thrive and it isn't the fault of the mother or the person who is trying to care for them. Give it your best shot and best of luck!

My newborn puppies are cold and not drinking milk. What to do?

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