Once 3 or 4 weeks old, a raw meat diet can be introduced - along with still nursing. Then once the puppy has been weened, they can enjoy full meals of the raw meat diet.
What meat can I give my 8 week old puppy?
As mentioned above, raw meat and bones carry bacteria that can make both animals and humans ill and so are not recommended. However, if you do decide to feed your puppy any raw meat or raw bones, we recommend you choose only human-grade raw meat and bones.
What age can a puppy eat meat?
Puppies should be moved to real food from weaning, which is 3 to 4 weeks of age. The best meats to start with are plain, raw, boneless, white minces such as chicken, fish or turkey. Feel free to leave out a large meaty beef bone for them to gnaw at but make sure it is not small enough to chew.
What can I give my 8 week old puppy to eat?
Once your puppy has been weaned off of their mother's milk (around 8 weeks), you can start feeding them soft foods like canned or dehydrated dog foods (if you aren't sure what that is, read our complete guide here ). You won't want to start feeding your pup any hard foods until they are at least 9-10 weeks old.
Can 8 week old puppies eat chicken?
Can puppies eat chicken? Yes. Lots of commercial pet food brands contain cooked chicken so there's nothing wrong with feeding cooked chicken to your puppy. It's a healthy (and lean) source of protein.
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