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Can 8 week old puppies eat solid food?

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8 weeks of age is the time where puppies have weaned from their mothers, and are eating solid food for the first time. … Puppies that are feeding primarily dry food may need their kibble softened up with warm water at first until their teeth and chewing ability catch up to their hunger.


What can I feed my 8 week old puppy?

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 have hard food?

Usually 8 weeks. At this point, puppies should have developed a full set of teeth and be able to eat dry food without any additional liquid. As ever, it's important to reiterate that no two dogs are the same. If you're nine weeks into your puppy's transition to dry food, and they're still on mush, don't panic.

How much should 8 week old puppy eat?

Puppies should be fed three to four times a day therefore if you are currently feeding ¾ a cup of puppy food twice a day you should consider spacing it out by feeding ½ cup three times a day.

When can puppies eat hard solid food?

Puppies should get solid food starting at about four weeks, when they're not able to get all the calories they need from their mother's milk. Most puppies are weaned by six weeks.

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