How Do You Care For Newborn German Shorthair Puppies?
Since female German Shorthaired Pointers display excellent maternal instincts, humans rarely need to intervene, according to Chris C. Pinney, DVM. Yet, there are certain situations when you may need to step in and help care for a newborn puppy. A mother may reject a puppy if it happens to be smaller than its littermates or if it has physical abnormalities. If a puppy is rejected, the responsibility will become yours to ensure that it receives the care and attention it needs to thrive. Warm the puppy in a blanket or with a well-insulated heating pad set to the lowest temperature. You can place a blanket or towel on top of the heating pad and then place the puppy on top of the padding. Never leave the puppy and the heating pad unattended. Make a homemade feeding formula. Crack one large egg and separate the yolk from the white. Use a whisk to mix the egg yolk with 4 to 6 oz. of homogenized milk. Add 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. of honey to the mixture to sweeten it. Warm the mixture slightly in a pan
