2006-08-18 12:23:09 · 10 answers · asked by nathanirma@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
When puppies reach about 3 - 4 weeks of age, the mother suppy of food doesn't meet the puppies' demand for food any more and it is necessary to begin to give them a supplement. A good thing to feed them is either Purina Puppy chow (or any quality puppy food) - I use Science Diet. Mix it with water or evaporated milk to soften it and then offer it to the puppies once a day - probably in the morning would be best! This will help them adjust their little bellies to the food as well. Good Luck!
2006-08-18 23:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 to 8
2006-08-18 12:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by rhino_man420 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in answer to your question: high quality puppy food soaked with warm water, not milk, served up on a cookie tray - They are not ready for a bowl. As much as they want, 4 times a day. They will stop when full. 25 percent protein is the same as puppy food but much cheaper . Most breeders use adult performance dog food and not puppy food. Good luck.
2016-03-16 23:46:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should start to feed the puppies at 3 weeks and still have mom, but when they are 6 weeks they should be off mom and on solids for good. you want to start them at 3 weeks because you don't want them to have problems with the food when you sell them. good luck
2006-08-18 17:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We started our litter on hard food when they were 4-5 weeks old. We had a litter of 8 and it was taking everything out of the mom. That is why we switched so early. You should soak the food in water so it is moist.
2006-08-18 15:01:17 · answer #5 · answered by mj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can introduce them to solid food around 4 weeks old. Make a thin paste out of it and put on their tongues to let them get used to the texture. You should be able to get them weaned easily by 6 weeks then. You gradually add less water as the pups get older and they start drinking water.
2006-08-18 14:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by SabrinaD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 weeks
2006-08-18 12:32:58 · answer #7 · answered by Autumn 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
6 weeks mix hard food with a soft food thats how i started my puppy
2006-08-18 12:29:32 · answer #8 · answered by cookie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I STARTED MY 6 BABY CHIHUAHUAS ON FOOD AT 6 WEEKS YOU GIVE THEM PUPPY CHOW MIXED WITH WARM WATER TILL IT IS SOFT. JUST PUT A LITTLE ON YOUR FINGER TO GIVE THEM THE TASTE
TO GET THEM USED TO IT.
2006-08-18 13:26:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NEVER!!!!
"Puppy" crap is TOO RICH *&* is MERELY a marketing ploy to GOUGE the gullible public!
Use ANY decent brand of DRY *ADULT* feed!!
Soak in boiling water (LET COOL!!!-duh)& mash w/a little milk.
START offering this at 3-4WEEKS!! While still NURSING!!
***NOT***like the morons above answered!!! They are OBVIOUSLY *CLUELESS*!
2006-08-18 12:39:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋