It is entirely acceptable to feed your dog a pure kibble diet. Or you can mix their diet up with some cooked or raw meat, fish, vegetables and rice.
Can puppies just eat dry 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.
Is wet or dry food better for puppies?
Generally speaking, wet food is better for dogs than dry food. Wet food has fewer carbohydrates, which are difficult for dogs to digest, and more water, which keeps dogs hydrated.
Is it OK to feed your dog dry food only?
Fortunately for pet owners, dogs are just fine eating dry dog food. While many pets prefer wet dog food, because it is more palatable, that doesn't mean that dry food isn't a healthy option for dogs.
When can I start feeding my puppy only dry food?
Once your pup reaches between 9 and 10 weeks old, she'll be eating only her dry puppy food and can, in most cases, be free-fed. This means leaving a bowl of kibble out for her to graze on throughout the day because dry food doesn't spoil if left out the way wet food does.
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