My puppy has closed ears and no teeth. How old is he and what to do?

Puppies typically nurse every 2-4 hours until 3-4 weeks old then it can be every 4-6 hours. If he has a good suckle reflex that is a good sign and he is probably hungry. You will use puppy milk replacement until he is weaned which generally starts around 4-5 weeks of age the. Transition to soft puppy food and decrease milk feedings. They do have to stay warm. Their normal body temperature is 100 so that can be a sign if shaking. You have to gently wipe their behind and probates to stimulate them to go to the bathroom. This should be done after every meal. They generally sleep a lot and as they get older and more coordinated then they stay awake longer

As Luscious is not yet 4 weeks old and puppies are generally still nursing their mothers until 8 weeks of age...he will ideally need to be fed puppy milk replacer form a bottle approximately every 2 hours (I know! Caring for young puppies is very labor intensive) and wiping his genitalia (including perianal area) with hypoallergenic baby wipes several times a day to stimulate pooping and peeing similar to how the mother dog licks their genitalia to stimulate bowel movements and to keep them clean. If after feeding more frequently and wiping his perianal area more frequently, he isn’t pooping more frequently or seems less active/cold, definitely bring him in to see your vet asap! Good luck and congratulations!

I'm sorry to hear that, what an ordeal for both of you! He is listed as 2 months and 25 days old. If that is accurate, or even if he's less than 6 months old, the "baby" tooth was likely loose, and the adult canine tooth will come in around 5-7 months of age. If he seems painful in his mouth, offer him canned or other soft food for a few days. You can also give him a cold teething toy such as a Kong that you keep in the freezer, Or let him chew on a frozen waffle or even on some ice. The cool will help soothe his mouth if it is sore. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hi and thanks for posting! It is hard to say how old your puppy is without seeing him first. Puppies start to open their eyes 10-14 days after birth, so if his eyes are open then he is at least 2 weeks old but may be older. Determining the age of a puppy is typically done by looking at their teeth which can be done during an initial exam with a veterinarian. Jr will need to be on a puppy milk replacement formula until he is 6-8 weeks old then you can transition him to a commercial puppy food. I have attached a puppy milk replacement formula I'd recommend below. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/petag-petlac-puppy-milk-replacement I hope this helps!

That is very young for a puppy to be adopted out. Ideally, it should have been at least 8 weeks old before being adopted. If she isn't eating much, she won't be defecating much either. You can try warming the food or mixing in some plain baby food (no onion, no garlic) to stimulate her appetite. An exam for any new pet is always recommended to confirm good health or to diagnose and treat any preexisting conditions. Unless she is lethargic, not eating all, is vomiting or has diarrhea, then she can probably see your regular veterinarian today or tomorrow.

And in terms of the food -- he should be willing to eat wet food, if not dry food, at this age. So if he's not, I would highly recommend a check up with your vet to make sure everything looks ok. He may just need more time to adjust, but with such a young guy, he can get low blood sugar and dehydration very quickly, so it's important to act sooner rather than later.

Luna needs to see a veterinarian as soon as possible. Depending on how large the cleft is, he may need further intervention. Your vet will be able to tell you how to feed him appropriately and how much for growth. He also likely needs to be dewormed for intestinal parasites, just in case that is inhibiting his weight gain. I am very concerned he isn't defecating. Many dogs with congenital defects, like a cleft palate, will have multiple defecates. After an exam with your vet, they will be able to determine the best way to proceed to give Luna the best chance possible.