Please find downloadable, shareable handouts that are free for fosters, rescues, and shelters to use to educate fosters and volunteers on how to care for, handle, and help newborn puppies! These handouts are very summarized versions of content published in full throughout the Goodest Pups. They are designed to be digestible and easy for anyone […]
How to Bottle Feed a Newborn Puppy
If you need to learn how to bottle feed a newborn puppy, you’ve come to the right place! As an experienced bottle baby foster and medical foster, I have had to bottle-feed and tube-feed my fair share of newborns. I’ve tried to share all of the tips and tricks I’ve accumulated and discovered through those […]
The Neonatal Stage: Caring for Newborn Puppies
The Neonatal Stage begins at birth and lasts until around 14 days old or when puppies’ eyes open. The primary goals during this stage are ensuring puppies are given everything they need to thrive during this fragile period where they are physically developing. This includes daily weight and body checks, changing out their bedding, and […]
Newborn Puppies: When to Be Concerned
Neonatal puppies are incredibly fragile, so being familiar with possible signs of a failing newborn puppy is incredibly helpful in being able to address issues sooner rather than later. Time really is of the essence when saving a weak newborn puppy! A healthy newborn puppy will cry and squirm when handled and settle down when […]
