At 8 weeks old you can start feeding your pup wet dog food. Your puppy still has soft teeth, which can make wet food a better choice. Pups at this stage are finally transitioning from their mothers milk to solid food and wet dog food is perfect for this, as dogs often find it more palatable and easier to eat.
Should puppies eat wet food or dry food?
Because wet puppy food has a stronger scent and taste, pups will go for it first if given a choice. That means that once they are used to a diet of wet food, dry can be hard to sell. If you start your pup on wet dog food but later discover that the optimum food for them is dry, it won't be easy to switch your pup over.
How do I introduce wet food to my puppy?
When transitioning your dog to wet food, introduce the food slowly. Just like humans, sometimes new foods can upset our stomachs. Add a little wet food each day to your dog's bowl while slowly reducing the amount of kibble. Within a week, you should have fully transitioned to their new diet.
Can 3 week old puppies eat 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 puppies eat just wet food?
Wet puppy food offers a variety of benefits for dogs, including: Most dogs find wet food more palatable than kibble. In fact, wet foods can be used as “toppers” to help encourage your picky puppy to eat his kibble. Canned dog foods are typically made without artificial colors or preservatives.
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