[header] How to ensure passive immunity in newborn puppies [title] Watch the newborn puppies closely. [step] In general, newborn puppies can easily find their mothers' nipples and begin nursing. However, some newborns may have more trouble nursing. 
Because colostrum is vital to a newborn puppy's survival, and is available for only a short time after birth, each newborn puppy will need to start nursing almost immediately after birth. [substeps] Watch each newborn puppy to see which ones are nursing and which ones are not.