04-18-2024, 07:46 PM
Welcome, peter.0.0. !
It would be helpful if you state:
the exact age of your puppy (in months and days - or give the date of birth);
his/her breed type(s);
current weight.
In general terms, puppies should be weaned at about four weeks old, but this can vary according to individual circumstances. Always check with a vet if in doubt.
Here are a couple of web pages which may help:
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/puppy-raising
and
https://www.purina.com/articles/dog/pupp...s-wet-food
From the first of the above articles:
"Puppies should begin eating solid food about 3.5 to 4.5 weeks of age. Initially, make gruel by mixing a milk replacer with a small amount of puppy food soaked in water; place this mixture in a flat saucer. The puppies' noses should be carefully dipped into the mixture two or three times per day until they begin to lap; this usually takes one to three days. Next, place canned or dry puppy food in the milk replacer or water until it is soggy. As the puppies lap, they will also ingest the food. The amount of moisture should be decreased daily until they are eating the canned or dry food with little to no moisture added (usually by four to six weeks of age)."
It would be helpful if you state:
the exact age of your puppy (in months and days - or give the date of birth);
his/her breed type(s);
current weight.
In general terms, puppies should be weaned at about four weeks old, but this can vary according to individual circumstances. Always check with a vet if in doubt.
Here are a couple of web pages which may help:
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/puppy-raising
and
https://www.purina.com/articles/dog/pupp...s-wet-food
From the first of the above articles:
"Puppies should begin eating solid food about 3.5 to 4.5 weeks of age. Initially, make gruel by mixing a milk replacer with a small amount of puppy food soaked in water; place this mixture in a flat saucer. The puppies' noses should be carefully dipped into the mixture two or three times per day until they begin to lap; this usually takes one to three days. Next, place canned or dry puppy food in the milk replacer or water until it is soggy. As the puppies lap, they will also ingest the food. The amount of moisture should be decreased daily until they are eating the canned or dry food with little to no moisture added (usually by four to six weeks of age)."
