During each 24-hour period, your little one should be receiving 8cc or approximately 1/4 ounce of canine milk replacement formula per ounce of body weight. At the 5-week mark, soaked puppy kibble will be your best bet if your pup is completely weaned off their mother's milk.
Can a 5 week old puppy eat dry food?
If you have a young pup or a litter of puppies to care for, you'll need to start weaning them at around 4 to 5 weeks of age. During the weaning stage, you'll slowly be transitioning your puppy onto solid foods from his mother's milk or a milk replacement formula if mom isn't around.
How much dry food should I feed my puppy?
A simple rule of thumb is to feed your puppy 20g per 1kg of body weight per day. So, if you have a puppy weighing 5kg, they will need 100g per day.
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