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How Many Times A Day Should A 2 Week Old Puppy Eat?

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    Puppies should not be separated from their mother before they are 8 weeks old. Puppies who leave their mothers sooner have a rougher time adjusting and a higher incidence of illnesses. I do not know if it is due to weakened immunity or mourning the premature loss of its family. Their mother's milk provides them with the nutrition and antibodies they need to become healthy dogs. At three to four weeks, puppies should begin eating some solid food. You can try mixing three parts food with one part water or puppy replacement milk . This will make the food easier for the puppy to digest. If your puppy begins eating a little solid food before they leave their mother they will have an easier time adjusting when you bring them home. One way to tell if a puppy is ready to come home with you is if it prefers human company over their mom or siblings.

    AT 6 to 8 WEEKS :

    Feed your puppy 3-4 times a day. Puppies have different nutritional needs than adult dogs. Choose a puppy food that provides the appropriate balance of nutrients your puppy needs. Be sure they are getting the right amount of protein and calcium, and the proper amount of calories. Check the label to determine if you are feeding your puppy a balanced diet. Meat should be the first ingredient on the label.

    AFTER 8 WEEKS:

    2 times a day

    Month 3-6:
    Your puppy will be teething. He may become a finicky eater or lose his appetite. Keep feeding him nutritious food twice a day. If he has an upset stomach for more than one or two days, take him to the veterinarian.

    6-9 months:
    Your puppy may look all grown up but he is still a puppy. He should still be fed puppy food for the added nutrition. Feed him the puppy food for the first year. In some larger breeds even into the second year. Ask your veterinarian when you should switch to adult food. Make sure the adult food you switch to is still a balanced diet with the first ingredient being meat.

    After month 8-9 : Feeding can be reduced to once a day.

    Around 2 years:
    Smaller breeds can start on adult food when they are a year old. Larger breeds should stay on puppy food until they are fully mature which is usually about 2 years of age. Ask your veterinarian when to switch your dog.

    hope that helps

    resource: www.dogbreedinfo.com
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    Okanagan 

    answered 5 months ago

      I don't know your situation if the puppy lost its mom or whatever.
      If its with its mom then mom will feed it don't worry about it eating. Mom takes care of it all!
      But for whatever reason moms not there then you need to go to the vet and buy puppy formula they also sell it at pet stores and wal-mart. Plus wal-mart even sells puppy bottles.
      Either way vet needs to check it out. This shouldn't cost much at all for him to look at it maybe $20.
      But two weeks old I would guess every 3-4 hours. Make sure milks warm not too hot burn its mouth not to cold give it a belly ache! It will also help to take a warm cloth and wipe its little privates and butt to help it go to bathroom. Mom usually does this to stimulate it to go.
      Good luck with your baby!
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      Lovedra 

      answered 5 months ago

        Specify please, Do you have an orphaned puppy? If so, get puppy formula powder from the pet store and a cheap $10 scale from Walmart. The weight will determine the amount she will need but expect to feed about every three hours, set an alarm clock. 2 week old puppies are fragile.
        Milk only, you have one week to go, that is all until the baby can lap up fluids and it will be easier.
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        Havapup 

        answered 5 months ago

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