Caring for a Young Puppy

RE: Caring for a Young Puppy By racers7 (5) Profile Blog! Contact I agree! Good for you that you are taking steps to find more information! Puppies should not be removed from their mother's care for at least 4 months. Socialization is very important and a mother dog teaches a pup behaviors that only she can impart which is why some dogs have behavior issues by the time they reach adulthood even with the most loving owners. Just because a pup can eat solid food does not mean it is ready to be put in another's care. Is it any wonder why we have dogs given up even by the best intentioned owners. Please get foster care if possible with another adult dog and advice from your vet for any abandoned young pup. Posted on 03/12/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Caring for a Young Puppy By Chris from Michigan (Guest Post) I agree, their are too many people who don't care what happens to animals. They want them for a little while, & then kick them to the curb when they get tired of them. Posted on 03/04/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Caring for a Young Puppy By Vic (Guest Post) Huge bravos to you. I've been there. My vet gave me a homemade formula for pup food & they hugely thrived on it. They were just born from my stray rescue when I put them on it. They were big super healthy babies. I also bathed them with a warm washcloth & the vet said they were the cleanest pups he'd ever seen. Posted on 12/30/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Caring for a Young Puppy By Kathy in colorado (Guest Post) I think all the canned milk advice is good. I just want to say "Thank You" for caring about this poor baby. Too many people just don't care what happens to animals -- they just want to get rid of the problem. Posted on 12/30/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Caring for a Young Puppy By Robin (Guest Post) Talk to a reputable vet about getting some milk replacement formula for puppies. It will give her the same nutrition she needs. Other than that, just treat her like the baby she is. Love her a lot and give her lots of attention. Also, have the vet check her over to make sure she is truly healthy. Posted on 12/29/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Caring for a Young Puppy By Pam Peterson (Guest Post) you can also use evaporated milk, this is used in weaning puppies.(we had 2 litters at one time total 24 pups!) start by putting a small amount in shallow bowl and delute with allitle bit of water, you may have to dip your finger in it and let her lick it. When she gets to drinking start deluting with water alittle more at a time and it want be long till she's drinking water and eating good. You can also pour over puppy chow or canned food to get her to eat it.Trust me it works. Posted on 12/28/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Caring for a Young Puppy By RR (Guest Post) wrap an alarm clock in a towel and put it beside them when they go to sleep at night, it will help them fall asleep. Posted on 12/26/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Caring for a Young Puppy By NO-SEW (4) Contact Wow it is a small world! I have been in the exact position! Just take some cat formula (i think they might have puppy formula) and warm it up in the microwave! they get thier vit. and min. and puppys love and i mean love cottage chease!!! Posted on 12/26/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Caring for a Young Puppy By seamstress (33) Contact My pup was 4 weeks old when I got him . I soaked Purnia Puppy Chow in water til it was soft enough for him to eat and I used warm water to soak it with .We fed it to him with a throw away plastic spoon. Sometimes any form of milk will give them loose stools. He's will be 2 in March so it worked. Posted on 12/25/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Caring for a Young Puppy By Grandma Margie (Guest Post) I found an interesting website that has good, specific advise and information. If you'd like to check it out go to http://www.leerburg.com/bottlefeeding.htm Good Luck and Merry Christmas! Posted on 12/25/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Caring for a Young Puppy By emilar (3) Contact Try babies formula-when she gets a little older start mixing puppy chow in just enough to get mushy then slowly work her upto all puppy chow. If she's lapping out of the bowl you should be allright, but if not try one of the playtex nurser bottles. Hope this helps. Posted on 12/25/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

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