Q&A for How to Care for an 8 Week Old Puppy

I would get the vet to check the puppy for cheyletiella, (a mite with the nickname "walking dandruff".) This mite looks like dandruff and causes extreme itchiness.

Ideally take the puppy outside to a toilet spot if this is where you want him to go. However, if you are in an apartment and going outside is difficult, then a puppy pad is fine.

Puppy food that is high in protein. Depending on the breed, you can soften it in puppy milk. You should ask your veterinarian for specifics.

Give him attention but also sit next to other people. Let the puppy sniff the other person and let him or her pet him.

With an 8 week old, it's definitely a hazard! Don't do it! It hurts the dog, and it isnt a proper way of grabbing a pet anyway.

Yes, they should if you train them well enough. Be sure to be rewarding with their training. Use their name when giving out commands, such as, "Buster, come here," as well as using hand motions if your dog is more stubborn.

Blue Buffalo Dry Food for Puppies, CANIDAE All Life Stages Formula, Nature's Balance.

You can give him pumpkin puree. if that doesn't work, take him to the vet.

Before taking a puppy away from its mother, it should be at least 8 weeks old.

No. Avoid giving the puppy table food. This will lead to begging when the puppy is older, and the bone can also be a choking hazard to the puppy if it splinters.

Ask a friend or family member to stop by to feed, let out, and play with your puppy. Puppies at this age have to go to the bathroom at least every 3 hours and they need 4 feedings per day, so you cannot leave a puppy alone for more than a few hours at a time.

Wrap the mother's midsection in a blanket or towel, or put some pet clothes on her, so the puppy can't get to the nipples. Also, make sure he is getting enough to eat without the mother's milk.

If you suspect your puppy is not growing at a normal rate, take him/her to the vet. They will be able to diagnose any potential medical problems and advise you on what to do next, i.e. change its diet, give it supplements, etc.

It depends on the individual puppy, but generally, younger dogs actually have more energy than adult dogs, so puppies can often be more playful.

Take the puppy to see a veterinarian to find out why it is sneezing. If the puppy is sick, it will need veterinary care to get better.

It is safe to give your 8-week-old puppy a bath, just remember to use puppy shampoo and make sure the water isn't too hot or cold.

First, introduce the puppy to the dog that is less aggressive (in this case, the pug) in a room separate from the other dog. Then, once the dog accepts the puppy and the puppy accepts the dog, introduce the Boston terrier to puppy with the less aggressive dog by its side.

It will take quite a while for a puppy to adjust, but you can put your puppy in a tight crate or a cozy play pen. Most people think that this is a punishment for puppies, but actually it makes them feel safe and comfortable.

Try to hold it off until they are at least 4 months old. At a young age, their skin and ears are extremely vulnerable to water and they can get infections. But on the other hand, you don't want your puppy to get fleas, so if you have an messy puppy, make sure to be very careful while bathing it.

Do not push the food down. A healthy puppy will eat when it’s hungry, may not be when you want it too. Have fresh water available and softened puppy food.

No, as puppies cannot be left alone for 8 hours. The most is 2-3 hours tops. Have someone dogsit during the hours you're not there; maybe drop it off at another family member's house.