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I found a tiny animal in my yard. Is it a puppy? How do I feed it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I found a little animal in my backyard , I don't know is it a puppy or Wolf's child but he is too small how can I feed him and what to feed and what environment conditions should I provide him

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2018

You should only take the puppy if you know for sure that there is no mother around. If the puppy has been there longer than 12 hours with no sight of the mother, then it is likely abandoned. Below is a link to some good information about how to feed and care for an orphaned puppy. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/puppy-orphaned I hope that helps and all goes well.

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