Raising a puppy is as good as raising a baby child. Like any other parents, you would want to give them the best of everything. And no compromise can be done when it comes to the milk that you will be feeding to this puppy. The good thing is that there are a lot of puppy milk replacer in the market that can be used. You can always go to a vet for consultation. As cute they might look, there is a lot to be done for them. You have to manage their sleep time, potty train them and more. The first few months might be tough but worth it. Here are some tips to make things simpler for you:
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Which Milk to Give?
In any case, do not give them processed and pasteurized cow milk. The one that you get at any grocery store around you. This can cause them indigestion, discomfort, diarrhea or stomach pain too. There are specific puppy milk formulas in the market. Give that to the puppy, it’s safe and good for their health.
Go to the Vet
You can directly go to the vet to buy this. There are a lot of brands to choose from, like Just Born or Pet-Lac. These formulas are made of goat milk and are easier to digest than cow milk. This can either be in powder form or liquid. Depending on the brand.
Homemade Milk Formula
If you can easily get goat milk, then you can use that and add a bit of corn syrup to it. Give it warm and try using a spoon, dropper or sipper.
When to Feed
Try feeding them after every 2-3 hours. You can store the homemade milk for a week at most. Always give it warm as the puppy’s body temperature is always fluctuating. While feeding them, see to it that they are lying on their stomach. Any other position might cause them to choke.
In Conclusion
To check if this milk is helping them or not, keep a record of their weight. It should be between 2.5 to 3 pounds. Try weighing them every day for the first 2 weeks and then after every alternate day in the coming weeks. In the initial days, a mother cleans the puppy by licking them by herself. If this can’t be done, then wipe them with a wet cloth or soaked cotton patches. It is definitely going to be a journey and Eurovets Dubai can support you through it.
