My newborn bottle-fed puppy is constipated and in pain. What to do?

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Newborn preemie puppy bottle feeding and is constipated & I can tell she is hurting. Please tell me what to do for her.. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 5 days old | 1lb

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Make sure you are simulating her to poop. Puppies this young cannot defecate without this. (Rub the anus gently for 10-20 seconds with a warm wet cloth/paper towel.) This needs to be done before or after every feeding (about every 2 hours). If that is not working within 8 hours, you need to see a vet. Do NOT attempt an enema on a puppy this small. Also make sure you’re feeding the puppy mild replacer EXACTLY as directed on the can. Diluting it or feeding too little can cause problems. Hope this helps and best of luck to you and Topani!

My newborn bottle-fed puppy is constipated and in pain. What to do?

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