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Should I wake my 8 week old puppy to eat?

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Created: 2022-03-26 11:06:12

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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.


Should I wake a 8 week puppy to eat?

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.

Should I wake up my puppy to eat?

You do not need to wake them up to eat. Puppies need to get a proper amount of sleep for their growth. Missing one or two meals won't hamper their growth. However, waking them up and disturbing their sleep might make them cranky.

What times should I feed my 8 week old 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.

How long can a 8 week old puppy go without eating?

Puppies, unlike older dogs, don't have fat reserves. Therefore, they can't go longer than 12 hours without food. This is particularly true for toy breeds that are prone to hypoglycemia (a drop in blood sugar), which can lead to serious complications.

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