Newborn puppies

Newborn Puppies

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Still can’t see or hear
  • Have an incredible sense of smell
  • Wriggle around and whimper for their mother
  • Can crawl and assume the sitting position
  • Will need assistance getting back into bed

SOCIALISATION

  • Should remain with their mother and litter
  • Try to avoid too much interaction with people

FEEDING

  • Left up to the mother
  • Need mother’s milk to boost their nutrition and antibodies