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What should 4-week-old puppies be eating?

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Four-week-old puppies are still nursing from their mother or drinking milk replacement formula, but are also starting to eat solid foods in small amounts. From 3-to-4 weeks of age, a puppy begins eating wet or dry dog food as he is weaned from his mother's milk during the next few weeks.


How much should a 4 week puppy eat?

Newborn puppies need to eat every 2 to 3 hours, but as long as they get four to five full-sized meals in the course of the day, nighttime feedings are generally not necessary. A 2 to 4-week-old puppy feeding schedule should consist of feedings every 6 to 8 hours.

Can a 4 week old puppy 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!

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.

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