How You Can Help

Once you have determined that your puppy does not have any medical reasons for not eating, the answer will most likely be that he or she was weaned too soon. You will need to start from the beginning and essentially play the part of the mother! You must obtain some droppers. Depending on the size of your puppy, a clean and new eye dropper may do for the smallest of dogs, up to a large bore syringe. You will need to feed your puppy from the dropper.

The best liquid to feed a young puppy will be a milk replacer. There are many high quality brand name milk replacers, your veterinarian, who knows your puppy the best, will recommend which formula will best fit your little dogs needs.

Puppies will drink a lot; therefore, whenever your dog wants to drink you must allow them to. A dog in this condition must have a human to care for them around the clock until they are able to eat on their own. You should cuddle your puppy while feeding them, so that they feel safe. Once your puppy is about 6-7 weeks old, it will be time to slowly introduce regular dog food.