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When can you start feeding puppies soft food?

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The entire process usually takes a little over a month or so, with many puppies not being completely weaned until they're about 8 weeks old. However, puppies can begin eating soft-textured foods as soon as weaning begins -- think 3 weeks old, for instance.


Can 3 week old puppies eat wet food?

At 3-4 weeks begin by making gruel. This is a mushy substance about the consistency of porridge. It's made by mixing milk replacer and water with a small amount of solid food, such as a kibble puppy food or a wet dog food. When feeding this to your puppy, it might take them a few days to begin enjoying it.

What can I feed a 3 week old puppy?

When the puppies are 3-4 weeks old, you can start feeding them milk replacer at room temperature. When feeding orphaned puppies, it's best to use commercial animal baby bottles; you can use an eyedropper in an emergency, but it does not allow normal sucking as well as a nipple.

When can I start giving puppies wet food?

When the puppies are eating solid dry food consistently and are no longer nursing from their mother, wet food can be introduced into their diet. For most puppies, wet food can safely be introduced at around 6-8 weeks of age.

Can you give puppies soft food at 4 weeks?

Soft food generally is introduced into a puppy's diet around the 3- to 4-week mark, although milk still is a main part of her diet. The soft food you offer the puppy can be canned soft food or dry puppy food that has been soaked with water or milk replacement formula to make a gruel-like texture.

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