Increase the weak puppy's blood sugar. If the puppy is warm, yet weak and unable to nurse, it may have a low blood sugar. Place two or three small drops of corn syrup on its tongue to correct this problem. Specific signs of hypoglycemia in a newborn puppy are: Weakness and lethargy.
How do you help a malnourished newborn puppy?
To treat dehydration in puppies, use an eyedropper or small bottle to offer them fluids. You should offer fluids, typically in the form of a milk replacer or sugar water, every two hours. Be sure to feed your puppy slowly. Allowing them to drink too quickly can cause choking and aspiration of milk.
How do I know if my newborn puppy is weak?
Symptoms and Types1Weakness.2Low birth weight.3Loss of weight.4Failure to gain weight.5Decreased activity.6Poor appetite.7Constant vocalizations and restless in early phase, but puppy may become inactive and quiet in later stages.8Straying away from the dam and rest of the litter.Early Death in Puppies | PetMD
What is the fastest way to hydrate a newborn puppy?
Puppies can be rehydrated in two ways: milk replacement and fluid therapy. Bottle feeding is the preferred method for milk replacement; however, the hole in the nipple must be large enough to allow the puppy to nurse with ease without being so large that the puppy can inhale rapidly moving formula.
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