My 2-day-old runt puppy is weak and won't eat. What can I do to help?

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i have a newborn puppy that is only 2 days old that wont eat. His mother brings him close to her but he still wont suck and is the runt of the liter. she keeps him separated from the other 2. hes very weak and we are trying to save him. what can we do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 days old | 0 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

You can try supplemental feeding with dog milk replacer and keep him warm and next to the mother and others if possible. Sometimes there is an underlying medical problem with the runt and in spite of your best efforts they do not survive. Dogs and other animals have litters with several pups because there is often one or two that don’t live. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Lucky.

My 2-day-old runt puppy is weak and won't eat. What can I do to help?

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