"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 puppies drink water at 4 weeks old?
Prior to the age of four weeks, puppies have no need to drink water. They receive all the hydration they need from mother's milk. While older dogs can drink water that's straight from the tap, it's wise to start puppies out with bottled water or tap water that you've brought to a boil and allowed to cool.
How do you take care of a 4 week old puppy without its mother?
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.
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