Try to feed dog-formulated milk powder to avoid discomfort

Even though there are many pet shelters nowadays, it is still fairly common to encounter abandoned little kittens or puppies on the street. Fortunately, these dogs can often find kind adopters. One primary issue when bringing these puppies home is feeding them. Since they are very young, solid food is obviously not feasible, so milk powder becomes the common food for puppies at this age.

Whether it is kittens or puppies, mother's milk is the healthiest and most necessary food for them. However, since these abandoned puppies usually cannot get mother's milk, choosing formula milk closest to the composition of mother's milk is necessary to ensure nutrition. Regardless of species, the best choice is the corresponding species' mother’s milk. For dogs, if the mother’s milk is unavailable, choosing pet formula milk is the second best option. Similarly, if infants cannot drink breast milk, the alternative is infant formula milk.

There is a significant difference between human milk powder and pet milk powder

Just looking at macronutrients, the differences between human milk and dog milk are substantial, not to mention the content and ratio of each amino acid, fatty acid, and mineral. For kittens and puppies, human mother’s milk and cow or sheep’s milk, without any component adjustment, differ greatly from cat and dog mother’s milk and cannot be substitutes for feeding kittens or puppies.

You can still follow the principle of small frequent meals

What should you feed a little puppy

Pet formula milk is a substitute formulated to mimic the structure of young dogs’ and cats’ mother’s milk and is a good alternative besides cat or dog mother’s milk. Kittens and puppies that cannot get mother’s milk must be fed pet formula milk. Milk is a food specially secreted by female mammals after giving birth for their young. Although milk compositions vary among animals, each composition is most suitable for the healthy growth of their own offspring. Only substitutes with nutritional components close to the respective species’ mother’s milk should be chosen.

Therefore, generally, it is not recommended to feed puppies with human milk powder. Even infant formula milk can potentially cause diarrhea and loose stools in young puppies, which can be very harmful for puppies of this age.

Why can tiger cubs grow up drinking dog milk

This is because the physiological structures of felines and canines are relatively similar, and their mother’s milk compositions are also close. Therefore, dog milk can act as a nutritional substitute close to mother’s milk for young tigers. But feeding young tigers with milk from animals with very different nutritional compositions, such as cow’s milk, is not very suitable.

Feeding these kinds of puppies with dog-formulated goat milk powder is a relatively good choice. When feeding, try not to give too much at once but increase the frequency of feedings to prevent the puppy from overeating and causing physical discomfort. More importantly, these puppies have just encountered a strange environment, so their resistance to diseases is relatively weaker. Therefore, they need to be cared for carefully. If the weather is cooler, ensure to keep them warm. Also, pay attention to the hygiene of their living environment. If possible, take them out to bask in the sun to prevent bacterial growth.