When to start weaning puppies?
Week Three (Days 15-21) DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES Teeth begin to erupt Puppies stand up and start walking Begin to lap liquids Defecate/urinate without stimulation Start becoming aware of environment Start playing with littermates Develop sense of smell Puppies will start to discriminate as to where to relieve themselves CARE OF THE PUPPIES Start adding stimuli (toys) to puppies’ life Start giving specific stresses when handling (i.e.. pinch an ear or toe gently). Start giving pups milk replacer to lap for one meal a day — after two days, add some very mushy food Weigh puppies every 2 days Give puppies a dirty shirt of yours to play with Start weekly grooming sessions (brush, trim nails, look at teeth, etc.) CARE OF THE ***** Continue as above TO DO LIST Purchase milk replacer to feed puppies Week Four (Days 22-28) DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES Begin to eat food Begin to bark, wag tails, bite, paw, bare teeth, growl and chase Use legs well Tire easily Depth perception starts CARE OF THE
