Just as people go through different phases to follow an adult diet, our dog must go through the same phases. At 20 days we can start weaning, but depending on the breed we will have to wait until they are between 12 and 24 months old to give them adult dog food. While your puppy will have to eat, first about 4 or 6 meals a day, and as he grows we will increase the amount reducing the frequency to two meals a day. But what will we give him?
At first, we will prepare some semi-solid porridge from dry feed soaked in water – never with cow’s milk-, which can be combined with breast milk. At 45 days the dog will be completely weaned, and we will continue with those feeds specifically designed for puppies. They are feed rich in protein, vitamins, calcium, and energy; and although the colored ones may be more attractive to you, it is better to choose a brown feed, without dyes.
Coinciding with these first weeks, their teeth will begin to come out. Although it is easy to fall into temptation and give the puppy human food, we must bear in mind that it is very difficult for them to digest it, especially when they are so small. From the fifth week we can completely abandon milk, and little by little we will also add less and less water to the feed so that they get used to solid food. Tooth growth is key to completing this transition to solid feed.
Forbidden Foods for Puppies
The feeding of the puppy is key since depending on how we feed it, it will grow healthy or have problems that will accompany it for the rest of its life. Never offer him raw meat, better cook it to kill the bacteria, and be careful with the bones, no matter how small: they can damage the teeth or the intestine. And remember that chocolate, onion, or grapes are toxic. At these ages, treats are not recommended either, although if you give in, try not to make them more than 10% of their diet.
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