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Why is my 4-week-old German Shepherd puppy so weak on diluted milk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | 27 days old

I have a German shepherd (white) it is about 28days old. Am just giving diluted milk to her but she is becoming too weak

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on November 7th, 2019

At four weeks old she need to be eating high protein, high calorie puppy food and if not able she should be fully assessed by a vet to check for underlying illness. Diluted milk would be deficient in energy levels for a pup of this age

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