Bottle Feeding Puppies

Bottle feeding newborn puppies is a month long nearly round the clock commitment.

Bottle feeding puppies.

Bottle feeding gets the milk directly in the puppy s mouth. When the bottle is held upside down the milk should drip out not flow out in a stream pups that get milk in. Test the temperature by squirting a little of the milk onto the inside of your wrist it should feel warm to the touch but never use formula you would consider hot. Burp your pups after feeding.

Remember they have specific needs based on their breed age body weight and condition. Always boil your water before using allow time to cool. Don t worry because vets will guide you on what puppy formula to feed and how to do it safely. Bottle feeding puppies with a commercial milk replacer requires guidance from a veterinarian.

Bottle feeding can be difficult for small breed puppies especially the weaker ones or the runts can be extremely tiny and weak. If you have teeny tiny puppies they might struggle with a bottle and this is one of the situations where the miracle nipple syringe can literally be a lifesaver. A pup may have little bubbles by his mouth but there should not be milk running out of his mouth. Here are some general rules for bottle feeding puppies.

When you are ready to feed the puppies heat the formula or allow it to cool if you are just making it by placing the bottle in a bowl of warm water for several minutes. If the mother is available and can nurse her babies this is the best option. If neither is possible try to enlist help in the feeding schedule.