How to feed a newly-born Teddy dog

The first priority for a newly-born puppy is to keep it warm. Feed it every two hours with sheep's milk formula. If there is breast milk, it is best to breastfeed the puppy. Newborn dogs have particularly weak immune systems, and they are prone to sickness if not cared for properly. Be sure to pay attention to the dog's hygiene when caring for it.

How to feed a newborn puppy

The nursing period for newborn puppies usually lasts six weeks. If breast milk is not available, feed them every three hours during the first week, using specialized puppy formula. After three weeks, you can supplement their diet with warm cereals aside from the formula, feeding them every six hours. Wean the puppy around six weeks old, and after weaning, feed it four times a day at 7 am, 12 pm, 5 pm, and 10 pm. Mix enough warm water into the dog food to soften the dry kibble, or grind the kibble with a small spoon and add powdered dog milk formula before feeding. From the fifth month to the eighth month of life, feed the puppy three times a day in the morning, afternoon, and evening. During this period, the puppy's food intake should be about one-third to one-half of an adult dog's diet.

What to watch out for when caring for a newly-born Teddy dog

Pay attention to the following points when caring for a newly-born Teddy dog:

Cut the umbilical cord; if the mother dog cannot bite off the cord, handle it manually.
Clear the puppy's mouth and nose of dirt; if the mother dog cannot clean it, do it manually. Open the puppy's mouth and shake it hard a few times, then use gauze to clean the dirt until the puppy makes a sound.
Keep the puppy warm by placing it in a恒温箱 or next to the mother dog.
Feed the puppy promptly and assist it in drinking breast milk.

How long should a newly-born puppy nurse?

A newly-born puppy needs to nurse for about a month before it can be fed other foods. During this period, pay attention to supplementing the dog's calcium intake, as the dog's calcium levels decrease with breast milk loss, which can lead to postpartum syndrome and other health issues. About a month after birth, the puppy can start on some softened dog food, gradually transitioning to regular puppy food to prevent digestive disorders.