How to take care of a newborn puppy? The Internet’s most popular pet-raising guide is released
In the past 10 days, the popularity of pet care has continued to rise across the Internet, especially "newborn puppy care" which has become the focus of searches among excavators. The following is a comprehensive guide to raising puppies based on the latest hot topics to help novice owners scientifically take care of their little lives.
1. Top 5 most popular puppy care issues on the Internet
| Ranking | Hot search questions | Search volume (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | How long does it take for a puppy to be bathed after birth? | 28.5 |
| 2 | What should I do if my puppy keeps barking at night? | 22.1 |
| 3 | What kind of milk powder should newborn dogs eat? | 19.8 |
| 4 | How to tell if your puppy is healthy | 17.3 |
| 5 | What is a normal temperature for a puppy? | 15.6 |
2. Necessary care list for newborn puppies
| Category | Item name | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Food and drink | Pet bottles/goat milk powder | It is strictly forbidden to feed milk |
| Warmth | Warming pad/hot water bottle | Maintain an environment of 28-32℃ |
| Cleaning category | Sterile cotton swabs/pet wipes | Avoid using human body wash |
| Medical | Electronic thermometer/scale | Record growth data daily |
3. Feeding schedule recommended by experts
| Age in days | Feeding frequency | Single feeding amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1-7 days | Once every 2 hours | 3-5ml |
| 8-14 days | Once every 3 hours | 5-10ml |
| 15-21 days | Once every 4 hours | 10-15ml |
| 22-28 days | Once every 6 hours | 15-20ml |
4. Puppy care tips that have become popular recently
1.Simulated female dog licking: Gently wipe the anus with a warm, wet cotton swab to stimulate defecation (the Douyin-related video has over 50 million views)
2.Anti-suffocation sleeping position: Put the puppy in a prone position with the head slightly higher than the body (Xiaohongshu has a collection of 120,000+)
3.weight gain standards: Healthy puppies should gain 5-10% in weight every day, and their weight should double within 7 days of birth (a popular science post by a pet doctor has been forwarded over 80,000 times)
5. Emergency Handling Guidelines
| Symptoms | Possible reasons | emergency measures |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous whining | hypothermia/hunger | Keep warm and feed immediately |
| refuse to eat | Oral diseases | Slowly force-fed with a syringe |
| difficulty breathing | Breast choking/infection | Keep airway open and seek medical attention |
6. The latest controversial topic: Should manual intervention be used?
Recently, the Weibo topic #should we save weak-born puppies #should be a hot topic. The positive side believes that every life deserves all-out treatment, while the negative side advocates that natural elimination is healthier. Pet behaviorist Dr. Mengzhao suggests: Puppies that can breathe on their own and have a sucking reflex should be given artificial assistance.
7. Puppy growth recording method recommended by the entire Internet
1.Three shots a day: Taking pictures of eating, defecation, and sleeping status at fixed times (the series of "Dog Dad's Diary" by the UP owner of Bilibili has exceeded one million views)
2.Growth account: Record body temperature (normal range 38-39°C), weight, defecation frequency and other data
3.Milestone check-in: Opening eyes (10-14 days), standing (2-3 weeks), independent eating (4 weeks) and other key nodes
Warm reminder: If your puppy does not eat for 24 hours, has a body temperature below 37°C, or has persistent diarrhea, you need to seek medical attention immediately. It is recommended to save the local 24-hour pet emergency phone number and be prepared for emergencies.
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