Things You'll Need
- Puppy Formula
- Baby bottle, eyedropper or syringe
- Scale
Instructions
Prepare the puppy formula according to the formula̵7;s directions. Puppy formula generally comes already prepared in a liquid form, or in a powder form that requires you to add water. Giving each formula may differ according to their instructions regarding how often you should feed a newborn puppy. For example, Esbilac recommends feeding a puppy 2 tablespoons of formula for every 4 ounces the puppy weighs during a 24-hour period. Therefore, you will increase the amount you feed the puppy as the puppy gets older and gains weight.
Place the formula in a bottle or syringe. Depending on the size of the puppy or the puppy̵7;s personality, the puppy may prefer feeding through a syringe or an eyedropper. However, if you feed the puppy using a bottle and nipple, find a nipple that will gently drip when you turn the bottle upside down.
Provide formula to the puppy every two hours for the first week of the newborn puppy̵7;s life. After the first week, you can begin to stretch the time in between feedings, following the formula̵7;s directions. When the puppy reaches the age of 4 weeks, you can begin to feed the puppy solid food, such as puppy chow mixed with warm water, according to the ASPCA.