Why can't newborn puppies drink Cosi pet milk? What milk is safe?

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! I have never heard of that milk replacer. If it does not say it is safe to use in dogs then I would not use it. I attached a link for what I recommend. I hope this helps and I wish you the best! https://www.petco.com/shop/SearchDisplay?categoryId=&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&showResultsPage=true&searchSource=Q&pageView=&beginIndex=0&pageSize=24&fromPageValue=search&searchTerm=Esbilac

Around 4 weeks of age, you can begin to introduce soft puppy food (canned or moistened kibble) into the their diets in addition to their puppy milk replacer, such as Esbilac. Dogs of any age should not be given cow's milk, as most are lactose intolerant and can develop vomiting and diarrhea.

If Potchi is a new mom she may be a bit confused or overwhelmed by her new puppies. Keeping an eye on her and helping the puppies to nurse may help. If you need to supplement their food, a puppy milk replacer such as KMR or Esbilac can be used along with a syringe. There should be feeding instructions on the side of the can for your puppies' age and size so that you can give the correct amount.

Ideally no you cannot, as it can cause gastrointestinal signs like vomiting and diarrhoea. Puppy replacement milk is specifically designed for dogs. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Infamil is not made for puppies so that is likely why he won't drink it. You need a milk replacer made for puppies like Esbilac. Are you using a bottle? https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/petag-esbilac-powder-puppy-milk-replacer-and-dog-food-supplement My recommendation is to consult with a local veterinarian that can teach you how to raise an orphan puppy if you are unsure on how to do it. That is going to give Karter the best chance at survival. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

This is a good question, and I really wish the answer was yes. Unfortunately puppies and kittens can't drink cows milk. They need a formula solution that can be found at your local pet store or Veterinarian. The milk we drink can cause upset stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea and can't be safely substituted for mothers milk.

I would recommend feeding puppy milk replacement not just milk. If you gave milk then the puppies can get diarrhea which can dehydrate them. If you gave puppy milk replacer it is a good thing that will give them nutrients they need. Here is what the puppy milk replacer is: https://www.chewy.com/petag-esbilac-puppy-milk-replacer/dp/125376?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=f&utm_content=PetAg&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAiA9rjRBRAeEiwA2SV4ZcnM3fP1NbaWrHnyWWRfaQbPnposGDnZBVrep7_fYn9IU7mhZnkhnRoC3wcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Your veterinarian will be abel to age them and discuss with you appropriate timing to wean them depending on their age. Depending on the puppies age they also may need help going to the bathroom. While there is some information in the website below, your veterinarian can show you some good techniques to help them do this. Here is some information on how to care or orphaned puppies: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feeding-orphaned-puppies Thank you for using PetCoach.