Weaning Pups

[huntinggingers 22]

hi all just had a litter of pups a couple weeks ago. Jus curious as to how and when people suggest weaning them? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[vixen 528]

I always start weaning mine around 21/2 - 3 weeks old, i start them off on raw mince, if you are feeding complete, i start them at same age only soak puppy food overnight and mash up , by around 31/2 - 4 weeks they are usually nibbling at dry complete puppy food, tis easier to wean them with the raw i find

[paulus 26]

I always start weaning mine around 21/2 - 3 weeks old, i start them off on raw mince, if you are feeding complete, i start them at same age only soak puppy food overnight and mash up , by around 31/2 - 4 weeks they are usually nibbling at dry complete puppy food, tis easier to wean them with the raw i find

spot on

[shaunpowell 130]

what did you breed mate? sire ??? dame??? shaun

[echo 24]

Powdered goats milk is ideal for pups.3oz makes a pint and they thrive on it.

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

Raw mince, tiny amount mashed up... 2-3wks as soon as their eyes start to open, scrambled egg is another good one... Bit of turkey mince as well... 3-4wks soaked puppy biscuit as well as mince. Keep a close eye on all pups to make sure they all get their fair share... Good book to borrow or buy (preferably buy as it is a very usefull book to have) is the book of the bitch...

Its the closest thing to a dog breeders bible as you can get

[Banter 1,751]

and worm them at 2 4 an 6 weeks or all the rest is a waste of time

[sowhat 1,572]

As soon as their eyes are open we start them off with baby food using a spoon, then progress onto Iams puppy complete soaked over night, by 4 weeks old there on chicken wings aswell.

 

Good luck with them

[huntinggingers 22]

Thanks everyone. The sire is a saluki/Greyhound. Dam is Wheaton / Collie / Greyhound.

[night warrior 178]

That sounds a good mix all the best with them looks like u will have a good allrounder there