I have just introduced my 4 weeks old puppies softened puppy food. I allow the puppy food to soak in formula milk, but I only do this once a day. Should I feed them more? They still drink the mothers milk, but she is not wanting to freely do this anymore. Any suggestions?
Puppies of this age need to be fed at least 3-4 times a day--most of these feedings will occur through mom. As the puppies get bigger and she allows them to nurse less or produces less milk they need to be supplemented with softened puppy food. I would start offering softened puppy food 3-4 times a day. They do not need to eat a large amount as they are still getting breast milk.
Weaning typically occurs at 6-8 weeks of age. At this point they can be on canned or dry puppy food. Most puppies still need to be fed 3-4 times a day until 3-4 months of age--this is especially true for small breed dogs.
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About every 3-4 hours i would and did when i raised them. They are a great joy have fun!!!!!
answered 4 months ago
I fed my puppies four times a day with soaked food until they were about 8-9 weeks old then cut the food down to twice a day . And my puppies did really well hope this helps !!!!!!!!!!!!
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