At 3-4 weeks begin by making gruel. This is a mushy substance about the consistency of porridge. It's made by mixing milk replacer and water with a small amount of solid food, such as a kibble puppy food or a wet dog food. When feeding this to your puppy, it might take them a few days to begin enjoying it.
What can I feed a 3 week old puppy?
When the puppies are 3-4 weeks old, you can start feeding them milk replacer at room temperature. When feeding orphaned puppies, it's best to use commercial animal baby bottles; you can use an eyedropper in an emergency, but it does not allow normal sucking as well as a nipple.
How often should 3 week old puppies eat wet food?
Timing. Newborn puppies need to eat about every two hours, but you get a bit of extra time between feedings when the puppies are 3 weeks old. At that age, they need to eat about every four hours.
When can you feed puppies wet food?
When the puppies are eating solid dry food consistently and are no longer nursing from their mother, wet food can be introduced into their diet. For most puppies, wet food can safely be introduced at around 6-8 weeks of age.
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