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Why are my 4-week-old puppies crying and trying to escape? Can I clean them with baby wipes?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 59 lbs

Since i atarted to put the 27 old day puppies out the box to eat then return them 4 or 5 of them started to yeal and cry every day and stand on the box’s wall trying to get out this is normal?? And i wanted to know how i can clean puppies at this age can i use wipes that we use for newborn human baby?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 13th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes! This is normal. The puppies are almost 4 weeks old and are starting to become curious. They want to explore and not be locked in a box. You can spot clean them with baby wipes and water-less shampoo. Have a great day!

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