My 5-week-old puppy: Is she too young? How much and often to feed?

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I was told that the owner of Rosie's parents that she was 5 weeks old, and I wasn't told this until after I took her home, I thought that was way too early to take her from her mother. I want to know if by picture (next to regular size highlighter) she seems to be 5 weeks, and also I don't know how much to feed her and how often. And also if I should feed her during the night? Should I put puppy formula mixed into her food? She seems to be eating soft food fine but her belly gets big easily... Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 1 day old | 3 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

She is small and 5weeks is early to be separated from mother and littermates and such pups can be more prone to anxiety due to limited socialisation. I would recommend feeding 5-6times per day with a complete puppy food (feeding guidelines vary per brand, wet or dry) and once on puppy food would not need additional formula or supplements. Be sure to keep up to date with deworming medication and contact your vets office to arrange vaccinations. Keep her isolated from other, unvaccinated dogs until she is up to date

My 5-week-old puppy: Is she too young? How much and often to feed?

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