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What's the right feeding schedule for my one-day-old newborn puppy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 11 months old | 60 lbs

How often should I feed my 1 day old puppy?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 11th, 2017

A one day old puppy needs to be fed every two hours. The puppy will need a puppy milk replacer, such as KMR. I can give you a link that details how to look after orphan puppies. http://www.2ndchance.info/orphanpuppy.htm

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