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What can I feed my 5 week old puppy?

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What to feed a 5-week-old puppy? At the 5-week mark, soaked puppy kibble will be your best bet if your pup is completely weaned off their mother's milk. Some dog food brands such as Hill's, Royal Canin, Eukanuba offer high quality dog food for every stage in a dog's life.


How much should you feed a 5 week old puppy?

How Often to Feed Your Pup. Puppies should be fed three to four times a day therefore if you are currently feeding ¾ a cup of puppy food twice a day you should consider spacing it out by feeding ½ cup three times a day.

Can 5 week old puppies eat scrambled egg?

Can puppies eat scrambled eggs? Yes! Puppies can eat cooked eggs, so long as they're cooked thoroughly. Cooked eggs are a great snack for puppies.

Do 5 week old puppies drink water?

Yes. Your puppies should start eating food AND drinking water by the time their teeth are growing in (when they are around 3 to 4 weeks old). By the time a puppies teeth are growing in they have already got all the nutrients they needed from their Mom's milk, which means they need water to stay hydrated now.

How do you take care of a 5 week old puppy without its mother?

Place a hot water bottle under towels or blankets in the puppy's nesting area to keep him warm, as chilling is a leading cause of orphaned puppy death. You can also choose a heating lamp or heating pad as long as the heat source isn't too hot and the puppy has the opportunity to get away from it if needed.

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