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If the dog is a smaller breed, like a chihuahua, you should feed it puppy food until it is about 8 or 9 months old, but if it is a larger breed, like a whippet, you should feed it puppy food until it is about 1 year and a half old. When you do make the switch between puppy food and adult food, you should mix half the amount of puppy food you normally feed it with half the amount of adult food you are going to feed it together, then put in a bit of chicken or rice to make it easier for your dogs system to get used to. If you do not introduce the switch in a subtle way (by adding chicken or rice) your dog's stomach will not get used to it and will simply give it back. (which could be a bit messy!!) Hope this helped ! :-)
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∙ 13y agoWhen they are first weaned by their mothers from her milk.
Well first, as you know, their mother feeds them puppy milk. After a while when they are the right age, she will wean them by gradually reducing the nursing time and increasing bites of her food or other things she provides and lets them eat.
At this point when the mother is still feeding them well, you decide what puppy food you will use, and plan ahead for your next steps. Go to the store and read the label directions so you know what to do from there. The labels on puppy foods usually have very good, easy to understand, and well detailed instructions.
As you get the puppies their routine vaccinations at the vet, tell her what you are feeding and ask for guidance if there is something else you should be doing at your puppy's current age. [Hint: you don't need to buy any expensive dog foods from the vet in most cases. You may need their special foods if it is to prevent allergy or control levels of certain body chemicals, etc. but as long as you find the equivalent (check the label ingredients) among the premium dog foods at the store, they may be more economic.]
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∙ 11y agoNo, puppy food is for growing pups, it helps the pup develop a healthy brain and strong bones. Full grown dogs should be eating food for DOGS. puppy food is not enough to fill a Full grown dogs stumach.
Puppy food is good for and should be given to pregnant dogs for about a month before she has the puppies, and it's good to continue with puppy food for a while after she has them. By feeding your adult dog puppy food, she will be able to consume the necessary nutrients to provide for her rapidly growing brood. You can gradually switch her back to her adult food after the pups are 4-5 weeks old.
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The foods are designed to support a particular life stage. The puppy food will have more calories to support growth. If your adult dog eats the puppy food, it may cause him to gain weight. If your adult dog eats this food it is important to make sure that he does not eat to much to prevent this, you can also gift him Barkbox it's a box containing healthy treats with satisfying toys also the Barkbox are bringing a luxury spa right to your dog’s door with refreshing fun every single month with a low price for more information check out this like :cutt.ly/Hj7hlpz
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∙ 14y agouh...when their an adult
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What to feed Coonhounds?
The best food to feed them would be a bagged food. My coonhounds bear hunt and bench show so they need a glossy coat, and a lot of energy and protein. For a puppy, use puppy chow. Mix half of that puppy chow with something different. (another puppy chow)Once the pup grows to be 4 months old, mix it with adult dog food. As soon as it turns 8 months, you can go to adult dog food
Are dogs allowed to eat wotsits crisps?
Yes, but they are not proper food for dogs.
What is an alliteration for dogs?
One example of alliteration for dogs is: Puppy Power!
Your German Shepherd has 6 puppies 2 weeks old when can you start feeding them puppy food?
most puppies eat puppy food at 8 weeks our younger. You can try feeding them puppy food at four weeks and see if they will eat it.
Can a 3 week old puppy eat dog food?
it should only eat wet food
What does a 5 week puppy eat?
they eat soft food but not the adult food the puppy ones
What are the dogs regular diet?
They usually eat pet food that is very healthy, but you need to make sure that if you have a puppy you get puppy food not dog food.
What type of food do hound dogs eat?
they eat a wide veriety but mainly puppy chow
Is it ok to give your 3 month guinea pig adult food if not what will happen?
Juvenile and adult guinea pigs eat the same food. There isn't puppy and adult food as for dogs. You should include guinea pig pellets, vegetables, timothy and don't forget vitamin C supplements.
How much food should you feed a 4 month old puppy?
At that age you can start him on adult dog food.
How do you get adult dog to eat dog food?
To get an adult dog to eat, you should put a treat in the food. Or mix the dog food with chicken because the dogs can smell the chicken so they would like to eat it.
Can 8 week old puppies eat peanut butter?
NO. Puppies have different nutritional needs from adults, which is why they make dog food according to life stages. example: puppy, adult, senior. If the puppy eats adult food it may cause problems like stunted growth or failure to thrive syndrome.
What does a weiner dog eat?
Some other people here say weiner dogs eat weiners. Fake, totally unreal. They eat normal dog food and puppy food, so do not believe people if they say weiner dogs eat weiners.
What is the best food to give a growing puppy?
The best kind of food would be puppy chow. This kind of food contains different nutrients than adult food that help in the development of the dog's body. It is also high in calories to support a puppies active lifestyle.
What to feed Coonhounds?
The best food to feed them would be a bagged food. My coonhounds bear hunt and bench show so they need a glossy coat, and a lot of energy and protein. For a puppy, use puppy chow. Mix half of that puppy chow with something different. (another puppy chow)Once the pup grows to be 4 months old, mix it with adult dog food. As soon as it turns 8 months, you can go to adult dog food
Are dogs allowed to eat wotsits crisps?
Yes, but they are not proper food for dogs.
What do baby dogs eat?
Puppies nurse until they are about 6 to 8 weeks old. After that, a domesticated puppy should be put onto a puppy chow. Wild dogs, after they are weened, will be brought food from the older dogs, and they will eat meats, and be taught to hunt, although dogs are omnivores, like bears, so they could sometimes eat fruits and vegitables.
