At 8 weeks old you can start feeding your pup wet dog food. Your puppy still has soft teeth, which can make wet food a better choice. Pups at this stage are finally transitioning from their mothers milk to solid food and wet dog food is perfect for this, as dogs often find it more palatable and easier to eat.
Can puppies eat normal wet dog food?
There's certainly nothing toxic about adult dog food, and your puppy won't become sick from eating the odd bowl of kibble or stealing morsels from his big-brother's dish (aside, potentially, from some minor digestive upset). However, long-term damage can result from a steady diet of adult dog food.
What wet food can I feed my puppy?
Best wet dog food for puppies Dr. Smith recommends Royal Canin, and Dr. Ochoa recommends Purina Pro Plan, Royal Canin, Eukanuba and Hill's Science Diet. All of these puppy foods meet the AAFCO nutrition recommendations.
What happens if a puppy eats adult dog food?
While puppy food is good for puppies, you shouldn't keep feeding it to your dog once he's fully grown, since puppy foods have a lot of calories and fat. If you do, he could become overweight because his body isn't using up as many nutrients as a young, hyper puppy.
Do puppies need puppy wet food?
Wet food has important benefits for puppies, principally because they provide more nutrition, especially when it comes to protein.
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