when can puppies start eating puppy food

Puppies can start eating puppy food at about 4 weeks of age, which is when the weaning process from mother's milk to solid food begins. At this stage, it is recommended to introduce a quality puppy food in a wet or softened form to help puppies adjust to solid food. Dry puppy food can be softened with water and gradually transitioned to unmoistened dry food by around 7 to 10 weeks of age, depending on the puppy. Initially, the food should be served as a gruel by mixing puppy food with water or puppy milk replacer. Puppies should be fed three to four smaller meals a day during this transition period. As the puppy gets used to solid food and can drink water from a dish, you can gradually reduce the water content until the puppy is eating dry or wet food only. Puppies typically finish weaning and eating solid food by about 6 to 8 weeks old. It is important to choose a complete and balanced puppy food formulated for their nutritional needs during this crucial growth stage.