My puppy needs milk. Can I use kitten milk replacer safely for them?

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.

You should slowly replace the goats milk with the kitten milk until it is completely replaced. Kitten milk, whether the liquid or powder you need to prepare, has everything a kitten needs to grow properly, whereas goats milk is great but not the exact composition required for kittens.

While there are some recipes available online they are not nutritionally balanced. Some people also will recommend using goats milk but it is also not ideal for a puppy's nutritional requirements and can cause either constipation or diarrhea. If you cannot find puppy milk replacer like Esbilac at a pet supply or feed store I'd recommend contacting a veterinarian near you. You can also order it online. Emergency veterinary clinics are often willing to sell milk replacer from their stock if you need it on an urgent basis.

Hi. You just need to keep them separate until the puppies are examined and cleared to be healthy. Also get fecal samples checked for parasites. I would NOT feed kitten food to the puppies. They need a high quality puppy food, or milk replacer if under 4 weeks. Kitten food is not balanced well for dogs. Especially growing puppies.

Yes you can. Although after 4-5 weeks most puppy's cannot absorb the milk as readily and this can lead to loose stool or diarrhea. Why not try wet canned puppy food instead? This will ensure no loose stool forms.

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.

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.