When does a puppy start eating?

If a puppy has come into your life, you may have wondered when you should start giving him solid food. That's why at Dibaq Petcare we want to help you make the transition from breast milk or formula feeding to other types of food as easy and balanced as possible.

If a puppy has come into your life, you may have wondered when you should start giving him solid food. That's why at Dibaq Petcare we want to help you make the transition from breast milk or formula feeding to other types of food as easy and balanced as possible.

First of all, we have to know that breast milk is the best food that newborn puppies can eat, as it provides them with all the nutrients, vitamins and other contributions that are essential for their correct development. In cases where the mother cannot provide breast milk, there are formula milks specially designed for this stage. But until when is it necessary for them to drink breast milk?

Around 3 or 4 weeks of age, their teeth begin to emerge, which causes breastfeeding to begin to come to an end. The mother herself will gradually wean the puppies and at approximately 7-8 weeks they will be completely weaned.

During this period, it is important that you mix the special food for puppies with formula milk or slightly warm water, so that the food softens and is easier for the puppies to chew. If you soak it a few hours before, you will make it softer and easier for them to eat. Gradually reduce the amount of liquid until you reach solid food alone. Remember that it is essential that you provide them with a quality food specially formulated for this time, such as PERRYMIX CUBS & MOTHERS, especially designed for puppies and nursing mothers.

To help complete the transition process from breastfeeding to solid food, it is recommended that when you give them food, the mother is not in the same room so that they can get used to their new diet.

Once weaning is completed, the feed should be special for puppy dogs, since their nutritional needs are different from those of adult dogs. At Dibaq Petcare we offer you a wide range of foods formulated specifically for them, which you can consult at this link .