How to wean dogs

1. Weaning in stages

On the weaning day, the puppies and the mother dog will be forcibly separated. The advantage of this method is that the weaning time is short and the litter separation time is early. The disadvantage is that due to sudden weaning and sudden changes in food and environment, it is easy to cause indigestion in puppies, mental stress in both large and small dogs, and mastitis in lactating female dogs.

2. New milk in batches

Wean the puppies in batches according to their development and usage. If the baby is well developed, it can be weaned first. Wean after physical weakness and extend the breastfeeding time appropriately to promote growth and development. The disadvantage is that the weaning time is extended, which brings trouble to management.

3. Gradually reduce the frequency of breastfeeding.

Gradually reduce the frequency of breastfeeding. Separate the mother dog from the puppies a few days before weaning. After a certain period of time, lock them together and let the puppy nurse. After eating the milk, separate it. Then reduce the number of breast feedings every day until complete weaning. This method can avoid sudden weaning of large and small dogs and is a safe method.

Precautions for weaning puppies

When the dog is just weaned, the dog food needs to be soaked in warm water before feeding. , the number of feedings per day is very important, about 5 times is appropriate. Only feed 7-8 minutes to full each time. Be sure to avoid overfeeding and adhere to the principle of eating less and more frequently. Another advantage of letting the dog feel a little hungry is that the puppy will not be picky about food. .