If your 8 to 10-week-old pup's daytime nap causes them to go longer than 4 or 5 hours without eating, it's a good idea to wake them up for food. During the night they can go longer as this is when they'll sleep the longest, but you can bet that they'll wake up ready for breakfast!
Should I wake my 8 week old puppy at night?
Final verdict is that it's unhealthy and biologically impossible for 8 week old puppies to hold their pee through the night! Having said that, if your puppy isn't trained for potty yet. It's strongly recommended to take your puppy out in the middle of the night (at least twice or three times).
Should you wake a sleeping puppy for food?
Small breed dogs are particularly high risk for sudden low glucose levels when they skip meals, so I would suggest waking him and making sure you at least offer food. If he refuses the food, then just leave it out to make sure that if he gets hungry in the middle of the night that he has something to eat.
How long can a 8 week old puppy go without eating?
In summary, your puppy can survive without eating for up to 5 hours when he is between 4 to 7 weeks, but we do not recommend your pup waiting this long as they are going through a developmental period. If your puppy is between 6 to 8 weeks old, he can survive without eating for up to 8 hours.
How soon after waking up should you feed your puppy?
The best time for your puppy's first meal is around 7 a.m., noontime for lunch, and 5 p.m. for dinner. The last meal should always be around 5 p.m. so that he will have ample time to digest his food and eliminate one last time before bedtime.
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