How to Feed Puppies Goat's Milk

Puppies require a lot of care and attention in the first few months of their lives, and in some cases the mother of the puppies cannot provide this. One thing to try for young puppies that need nourishment is feeding them goat's milk to give them the vitamins and minerals that they need. If you've got young puppies that haven't quite moved to kibble, but can't get food from mom anymore, learn how to prepare a healthy goat's milk formula to keep them energized and strong.

Things You'll Need

  • 10 oz. can goat's milk
  • 1 tbsp. corn syrup
  • 1 cup plain white yogurt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Microwave (or pot and stovetop)
  • Plastic baby bottle with 0-3 months nipple
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pour 10 oz. of goat's milk into a bowl and add in 1 tbsp. of corn syrup, 1 cup of plain white yogurt, and one egg yolk. Mix up the ingredients well using a whisk or electric mixer.

    • 2

      Measure out how much mixture you want in your bottle, and replace the cap on the bottle. See your veterinarian for exact amounts to feed your puppy, or puppies, as each puppy varies by breed on how much it requires for food.

    • 3

      Warm up your bottle a little by either microwaving it for about 15 seconds, or putting it in boiling water for a few minutes. You want the mixture to be slightly warm, at about room temperature, but not hot. Test the mixture on your arm to ensure it isn't too hot for your pup.

    • 4

      Refrigerate the remaining mixture to be warmed up for future feedings. The mixture will spoil, so discard it and make a new batch after four days.

    • 5

      Rub the nipple of the bottle gently against the puppy's lips, squeezing a little bit so that some of the mixture is on the tip and your puppy can taste the food. Allow the puppy to latch on and suckle the formula from the bottle, don't squeeze the bottle or try to force too much mixture into your puppy's mouth.