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Do you need to soften dry puppy food for there first solid feeding?
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∙ 10y ago
You don't have to, especially if they are still with the mother and/or over 6 weeks old. By 6 weeks, they should already have the teeth developed to chomp just fine, and if the mother is near by, she'll usually be regurgitating for them herself.
However, in the case there is no mother, and they are younger then 6 weeks, or you are noticing that they are having trouble chewing and/or are choking easily, then it's adviseable to put one chicken bouillon cube inside 1-2 cubs of water, heating it up and mixing it, before mixing the broth inside the dog food, and letting it cool for a bit. You can use just plain warm water, but the chicken broth not only get's them more interested and willing to try the new food, but chicken soothes a dog's stomach and can make it easier for the new food to settle in their tummies.
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How old are puppies suppose to be when the get puppy food?
You shouldstart feeding your puppy solid food when it is 6 weeks or older. You should start out with soft food and soon switch to hard because it is better for them.
The lady who sold you a dog said it was 2 months old this puppy has no teeth could there be a mistake not that it would matter this puppy is so great and almost trained although you keep him in view?
no, that is not normal. most likely she fibbed on the puppies age. if he has adapted to solid food it should not be a problem. if he hasn't, moisten the food first to soften it.
How old is a puppy before has it has solid poop?
it depends on the puppy. there isn't an exact answer....
How do you take care of a two week old dog without its mother?
You would have to bottle feed the puppy until it is old enough to wean and get on solid food. If it is two weeks old and healthy that could happen fairly soon. There are puppy milk formulas available that you can feed or you can make your own. There are several recipes on line if you search "bottle feeding puppies". Bottle feeding infant puppies can be very difficult but if a puppy is already two weeks old it should be easier.
Can you give a puppy enfamil AR formula?
Yes, you can use Enfamil AR Formula on puppies, either for supplemental feeding to give the mother dog a break, or if you're hand feeding. Keep in mind that around age 3-4 puppies start to get weaned from their liquid diet onto a semi-solid mush. After 5 weeks of age, the puppy should no longer get formula or a milk replacer.
What should you do if its your first puppy ever?
I'll read books and articles on how to housetrain a puppy. The key to rock-solid housetraining is to start the day your pup comes home and stick with the program. Using a crate is the easiest method.
What are puppies first solid food?
Of course you can, that is what puppy food is made for. It has everything your puppy needs to stay nice and healthy. I feed my puppy pedigree and he enjoys it and it keeps him healthy. That would be a good idea to start off with. After feed it normal dog food with some water poured on it.
When can puppy drink water?
A puppy should be introduced to water as you start to wean it onto solid foods.
When can a newborn puppy be separated from the mother?
You should wait for 6 weeks before you take the puppy from its mother. The puppy should be eating solid food and drinking water. Make sure that the puppy is weaned before separation.
When can the puppy eat soft solid food?
puppies can eat solid food around 8-12 weeks after they are weaned
When can a puppy eat solid food?
Around about eight weeks. puppy should be weaned from mothers milk. If in doubt seek advice from a registered veterinary surgeon
When should you start feeding Borzoi puppies solid food?
Never. He or she could get sick.
