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At what age should I stop giving my puppy milk?

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Created: 2022-05-11 15:30:15

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Puppies should be fully weaned by 8 weeks of age, so there's usually no need to moisten his food or give him formula. In case he isn't completely weaned, you can use certain liquids to wet his dry food, but he should never have cow's milk.


When should I stop giving puppy milk?

Pups do not need milk after about 12 weeks of age. You need to watch they are not putting on excess weight which is hard to tell with a pup. A certain amount of fat is good for the coat and skin but if you are concerned ask your vet. The amount of calcium present in milk is not nearly enough for a puppy's needs.

Do puppies need milk at 12 weeks?

According to Dr. Murray, puppies between 12 and 16 weeks will no longer need milk and will rely on a high quality puppy food.

Do puppies need milk after 8 weeks?

Puppies are largely carnivores but will also eat some plant-based foods. Puppies naturally wean off their mother's milk at around 8-12 weeks of age.

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