My puppy is under a month old and abused. How do I care for her?

Bella is still too young to be away from her mother, but if she can't return to her mother, you will have to start weaning her onto dry puppy food and well as bottle feeding her with a puppy formula. Go out to a grocery store or pet store now to get a bottle and puppy formula. I recommend KMR. I will put a link below on how to bottle feed a puppy. To help her wean and to get used to dry food, I would soak a high quality puppy formulated dry food in warm water until soft. Then mix that with puppy formula such as KMR to make a mush the consistency of oatmeal. Over the next two weeks, gradually increase the amount of dry puppy food and decrease the amount of water and KMR you use until she is eating the dry puppy food only. She can sleep in a crate at night, but you will have to get up a couple times a night to let her outside to potty. She is too young to have a shower yet, she shouldn't be bathed until she is at least eight weeks of age, so you don't need to worry about that now. Best of luck, I hope this helps. https://www.2ndchance.info/orphanpuppy.htm

Hi, thanks for using Petcoach! If you think Mula should still be nursing you can purchase bottles and nipples and puppy milk replacer. I will attach links to find them online or you can find them at Veterinary hospitals or Pet stores. Around 6 weeks start offering puppy food, either canned or moisten dry food. By 8 weeks the puppy should be exclusively eating puppy food. You can bring Mula to the Vet to help confirm age and have him dewormed. Vaccine are started around 7-8 weeks of age. I hope this helps and good luck! http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=665 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=28141

I am attaching an article here which will give you detailed information on caring for orphaned puppies: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=576 This includes a recipe for formula, though feeding them a commercial formula made specifically for dogs, such as esbilac, is best. They need feeding every few hours. If you feel like he is very weak, then I would recommend an exam by a veterinarian to be sure there isn't a medical cause for his weakness. They can look him over and be sure he is healthy, and help show you how to feed him and stimulate him to go to the bathroom if that is a problem for him.

Hello. Cali should be eating a puppy food on her own, either a moistened dry or canned. At thus age, she should be screened by your veterinarian for intestinal parasites & receive appropriate treatment/medications. Vaccinations start at 8 weeks of age. Other than this, lots & lots of love. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Expose her as much as possible to the different sights and sounds of the home and yard. This will help acclimate her to different environments. You can "puppy proof" and area, but try not to make it too sterile for her. When feeding her, take the bottle away early every now and then and hold her in an uncomfortable position for brief periods of time. This will impart various coping skills and teach her how to deal with frustrations. Ideally, she should be enrolled in puppy socialization classes very soon. The best way for her to learn how to be a dog is to play and tumble around with other dogs. A vaccinated and healthy adult female dog can also be used to teach manners

The puppy at this stage is best being close to the mother. Because you don't have access to her, you'll want to create the environment. You'll need to visit your local Pet store and pick up a puppy feeding kit. This should include a breastmilk substitute/formula, a bottle, and nipples. He'll need to be fed often until he's a little older. Keep him warm with a warm water bottle and be sure to stay close. If he seems weak or unresponsive you'll need to take him to the Veterinarian immediately. The best solution would be to find his mother (if you can) and let him stay with her until 6-8 weeks of age.

Unfortunately there are no OTC medications you can give this puppy, especially not pain relievers. Many are toxic to puppies and can be fatal if given. Keeping her separated for now is a good idea, and you will have to feed her with a puppy formula while she is separated. A brand I recommend is called KMR, and you can get it at a grocery store. Bottle feed her tonight, keep her warm, and definitely take her into the vet in the morning.