Puppies less than two weeks of age should be fed every 3-4 hours. Puppies two to four weeks of age do well with feedings every 6-8 hours.
How much food should a 4-week-old puppy eat?
The average 4-week-old puppy needs around 1 ounce of formula for every 8 ounces of body weight per day, spread out over four feedings, according the Banfield Pet Hospital. Your vet can show you how to do this.
How long can a 4-week-old puppy go between feedings?
A newborn puppy needs to eat every two hours up to three weeks old. From three weeks to four weeks old, the puppy needs to feed every five hours. Between four and six weeks old a puppy can be fed every five to six hours. No puppy should go without eating more than a couple of hours beyond the required feeding periods.
How often and how much do you feed a 4-week-old puppy?
Newborn puppies need to eat every 2 to 3 hours, but as long as they get four to five full-sized meals in the course of the day, nighttime feedings are generally not necessary. A 2 to 4-week-old puppy feeding schedule should consist of feedings every 6 to 8 hours.
What can I feed a 4-week-old puppy?
At four weeks old, most puppies begin transitioning from solely milk to a combination of milk and food. It is normally referred to as soft food, where water and/or a milk substitute is added to dry food to make a mushy, gruel-like meal.
More useful articles on a similar topic 👇
HOW LONG CAN 4-week-old puppies go without eating?At what age can a puppy drink water?
