Raising Brand New Puppies On Your Own

Imagine a poor little orphaned puppy

Imagine a poor little orphaned puppy. Maybe the mother dog died during childbirth, or maybe she was too ill to care for her litter. In any case, this creates lots of little orphan puppies.

These puppies will need good, loving homes. Keeping them healthy can be hard work at times, but if you are up for the challenge, start at the vet's office. Ask him to recommend a feeding schedule and to ensure that your new friend receives all of the proper shots.

It will be important to establish a regular schedule right away. Feedings, trips outside, sleeping, and training can be time-consuming but a regular schedule will pay off later.

Remember that most puppies have the benefit of mother's milk. Your orphaned puppy will not have had this advantage, so it is critical to take the advice of a qualified professional vet on what to feed them. Your new friend will need both nurturing and socialization.

Do you still think you have the time for a new puppy? If so, great! As long as you are considering all of the needs involved, you'll make the best decision.

An orphaned puppy will need to start out with either bottle feeding or tube feeding. Bottle feeding is usually the best option. Tubes can be risky to the puppy, as the tube can move into the lungs and cause choking. When bottle feeding, avoid choking by feeding the pup while it is on its' belly.

Remember not to give your puppy cow milk or goat milk. They must have a special formula, such as Esbilac or Puppylac. Also, do not ever give your puppy egg whites. Raw egg whites contain an enzyme that causes a deficiency of biotin in puppies. Honey must also be avoided as it is fatal to puppies.

Finally, you'll need to monitor the calories your puppy is taking in each day in order to keep a healthy weight. Begin with 60-69 calories per pound in week one. Then move up to 70-79 calories per pound in week two, 80-89 per pound in week three, and 90-100 in week four.

by: Jerry Hyde

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