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How do I hand-raise a newborn orphaned puppy with eyes closed?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Good day doc how are you doing my name is Quintin and i just want it to know if i can get some help with a very small pup it has mother because it die. The small pup eyes are not even open as yet so its my first time trying to do my best in what i can do so please help

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 25th, 2018

Hi Quintin! Thank you for contacting Pet Coach with your question about your newborn puppy. If his eyes are not open, then he is very young. Hand raising a newborn puppy is very time intensive, and unfortunately it's not always successful because they are so fragile. First thing you need to do is go out to a pet store and get some puppy formula. Cow's milk is not appropriate for a puppy. I recommend the KMR brand of puppy formula, you may be able to get it at your grocery store or your vet's office should have puppy formula. You will also need a small bottle to feed him. I will put a link below to a website that details how to care for a newborn puppy, and take him into a vet right away with any concerns. I hope this helps!

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