Things You'll Need
- Baby bottle
- Puppy milk replacer powder
Instructions
Clean out a baby bottle by washing it thoroughly. Sanitize the nipple of the bottle as well. Dry the bottle and nipple.
Mix puppy milk replacer with water inside the bottle. Follow the directions on the label to determine the correct amount of powder and water to use, based on the puppy's weight. Place the nipple and top on the bottle, and shake vigorously to mix the contents and dissolve the powder.
Heat the bottle until the replacement formula reaches room temperature.
Place the nipple in the puppy's mouth. At this point, the pup's natural instincts should take over so that it begins to feed. Keep the puppy on its stomach during this process.
Transfer the puppy to your shoulder, and lightly pat its back. This encourages the puppy to burp, relieving its stomach of any air bubbles. Repeat the feeding process every eight hours.
Take the puppy to a vet if it refuses the bottle. The vet should be able to feed your puppy through a tube. Tube feeding should be performed only by professionals.