Puppy Whining: What's Wrong with My Furry Friend?

Part 1: Common Reasons Why Puppies Whimper

1. Hunger Pangs: Puppies are in a rapid stage of normal development, requiring a substantial amount of nutrients and energy to meet their growing needs. However, due to their small stomach capacity, they cannot consume large amounts of food at once. As a result, they may feel hungry shortly after eating. For pet owners caring for puppies in this developmental stage, it's advisable to adopt a feeding method of "little and often" to ensure the puppies receive adequate nutrition and maintain their health.

2. Feeling Cold: Puppies have not fully developed their bodily functions, making them fragile and with low immunity. Their heat production system is also not yet完善, necessitating external heat intake to maintain their body temperature. Therefore, pet owners must take extra precautions to keep their puppies wellwarmed to prevent them from catching a cold.

3. Needing to Defecate or Urinate: For a long time after birth, puppies rely on their mothers to help them with elimination. When the mother licks the puppy's anal area, it stimulates the puppy to have a bowel movement. If the mother is not present, pet owners need to assist the puppy. Otherwise, the puppy may whimper due to difficulty in elimination. Pet owners can use a cotton swab dipped in warm water to gently rub and stimulate the puppy's anus to encourage defecation.

4. Feeling Scared: Puppies will also whimper when they feel scared. If a puppy is afraid, pet owners can use a blanket or other items scented with the mother dog to wrap around the puppy or place near them. The familiar scent can help alleviate the puppy's fear.

Dr. Oxygen's analysis of the common reasons why puppies whimper reveals that these behaviors are not without cause. Pet owners should take the time to learn more about caring for dogs and better understand their little companions!