Puppies require a warm environment to sleep and to eat. Their body temperature isn't regulated for the first few weeks of life. If they are cold, they cannot eat or digest their food properly. This means that you'll need to have a source of heat underneath a towel or a blanket in their nesting box.
How do you take care of a newborn puppy?
Keep her nest warm, quiet, clean and dry. Ensure she is mothering the puppies properly – if one or more are being neglected, they may need to be hand-reared. Keep an eye on the puppies as well, looking for any weakness or being pushed away from the teats by littermates.
How do you take care of a newborn puppy without its mother?
If the puppies were being cared for by their mother, she would choose a place that is soft, warm and away from full sunlight. In the absence of their mother, you must provide this type of environment. A box may be large enough for a first home for the family. Put the box in a warm, sheltered space.
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