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What can a 4 week old puppy eat?

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When your puppy is four weeks old, you can feed him a mixture of dry dog food or wet dog food with puppy milk replacement. One option for puppy food is Royal Canin's Size Health Nutrition Small Puppy Dog Food, which is made for puppies under 10 months old with an expected adult weight of 9-22 pounds.


What can I feed my 4 week old puppy without mom?

Puppy milk replacer should be the sole source of nutrition until 3-4 weeks of age at which time the weaning process may begin. The transition from formula to solid food is a gradual process, so be patient. Use a high-quality food formulated to support growth and reproduction.

Can a 4 week puppy eat food?

"At four weeks, all of the puppies should be able to walk, run, and play." Puppies should begin eating solid food about 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 weeks of age. Initially, make gruel by mixing a milk replacer in puppy food soaked in water and place this mixture in a flat saucer.

Can 4 week old puppies drink water?

Puppies can start drinking water when their teeth start growing in (around 3 to 4 weeks old). Once a pup's teeth start growing in they have already got all of the nutrients they needed from their mother's milk, and they are ready to start eating food and drinking water!

Can you give a 4 week old puppy regular milk?

If your puppy is younger than 6 weeks, and still requires milk as it cannot eat solids or kibbles yet, and the mother is not lactating for some reason, or is no longer present to administer her milk, then milk supplements are available at your nearest vet or vet store.

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