WHAT SHOULD I FEED MY DOG TO PRODUCE MORE MILK FOR HER PUPPIES?

Question
HI, I WANTED TO KNOW WHAT COULD I FEED MY DOG,TO MAKE HER PRODUCE MORE MILK FOR HER PUPPIES.I HAVE NOTICE THAT SHE DOESN'T SPEND MUCH TIME WITH THEM AND SHE DOESN'T HAVE MUCH MILK LEFT. THAKYOU

Answer
Hi Katherine,

Some mother dogs simple can't provide for their litters.

You didn't say how old the puppies are. If they are less than six weeks old. You should purchase puppy milk formula. Puppies should not be fed baby formula or cow's milk. Puppies should be fed every three to four hours. Also, you should not put the puppy on her back when feeding. Hold puppies much like they would be positioned if they were nursing on their mother. Clean the puppies' faces when they are finished eating.

When your pups are around four weeks,their teeth will start to show. Once your pups start developing teeth and they are taking a full bottle at feeding time, you should introduce solid food to them. Start with a mixture of canned and dry food. You can soften the hard, dry food with warm water. Feed the pups three to four times a day. After two weeks, you should gradually start to wean your pups off of the canned food. By this time, your pups will have learned to "lap" and will be able to drink water. Water should be provided for your pups at all times.

If your dog is unable to nurse her pups, you have to feed them for her. You can read about how to do that here:

http://www.2ndchance.info/orphanpuppy.htm

http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/new-born-puppies.html

If you're still in doubt, have your veterinarian show you how to feed the pups.

Best of luck,

Patti