Puppies are weaned at about 45 days

The weaning time can be determined according to the physical constitution of the puppies and the lactation status of the mother dog. Generally, weaning is around 45 days.
Some owners wean all their puppies together when the weaning period arrives. Although this method has a short weaning time and early litter separation, due to sudden weaning and sudden changes in food and environment, it can easily cause indigestion in the puppies, affect the growth and development of the puppies, and cause mental stress in the puppies. Moreover, bitches with sufficient milk supply may also cause mastitis, so be cautious.

Method of weaning puppies: batch weaning

Determine batch weaning based on the puppy’s physical strength, adaptability and the purpose of the dog. 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.

Method for weaning puppies: Gradual weaning

This method is to gradually train the puppies to separate from their mothers. Before weaning, they should be separated and raised at appropriate intervals, and kept together to let the puppies suck milk. After feeding, they should be separated again. From then on, the number of sucklings should be gradually reduced until they are completely weaned. 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.