How to wean a puppy?

How to wean puppies? The weaning time can be determined according to the physical constitution of the puppy and the lactation situation of the mother dog. It is usually weaned around 45 days.

As soon as the weaning period arrives (or is about to expire), all the puppies will be weaned together, which will appear sudden. Although the advantage of this method is that the weaning time is short and the nesting time is early. However, the disadvantage is that due to sudden weaning and sudden changes in food and environment, it is easy to cause indigestion in puppies, affect the growth and development of puppies, and cause mental stress in puppies. Moreover, bitches with sufficient milk supply may also cause mastitis, so be cautious.

Below, "We Love Pets Network" will introduce to you two correct methods of weaning:

1. Weaning in batches:

Determine weaning in batches based on the puppy’s physical strength, adaptability and the dog’s purpose. The well-developed ones can be weaned first, and the weak ones can be weaned later. The lactation time can be appropriately extended to promote growth and development. The disadvantage is that the weaning time is extended, which brings trouble to management.

2. Gradual weaning:

This method is to gradually train the puppies to separate from their mothers, gradually reduce the number of lactations, and separate them at appropriate intervals before weaning. After a certain period of time, they are kept together to let the puppies nurse, and then separated after feeding. From now on, the number of feedings will be reduced gradually until weaning is complete. This method can prevent puppies from suffering the stimulation of sudden weaning and is a safe and reliable method.

After weaning, puppies gradually transition from being completely dependent on milk to living completely independently on their own, which is an important turning point in their lives. At this time, the puppies are still in a period of rapid growth and development, and their digestive functions and resistance have not yet been fully developed. If they are not properly fed and managed, not only will their growth and development be stunted, but they will also be prone to illness or death.

Therefore, the feeding and management during this period must not be relaxed, and careful care must be given to ensure the normal growth of the puppies, reduce and eliminate the invasion of diseases, and develop into strong and strong puppies.