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　　Mother's milk is the safest, healthiest, and most natural food during a puppy's growth. Although mother's milk is highly nutritious, dogs cannot drink it forever. When the mother dog reaches a certain period, her milk naturally stops producing, and the puppy must gradually adapt to other foods to replace mother's milk. So when is the best time for dogs to wean? What foods are healthier during the weaning process?

　　1. Dietary precautions after dog weaning

　　Overall, it is better to prepare easily digestible foods. Stimulating, greasy, or hard foods are unsuitable. You should also prepare milk powder, dog food, etc., for the dog. There are also many points to note when preparing milk powder. First, use warm water to dissolve it, then mix it with dog food before feeding the puppy.

　　2. When is the best time for dog weaning

　　Newborn puppies mainly obtain energy and nutrition through breastfeeding, but as they grow, they cannot continue breastfeeding forever. When to wean? It is recommended around 1 to 2 months of age. Of course, every owner’s weaning method is different. Some owners use a gradual approach, usually taking about one week to complete.

　　3. Precautions for dog weaning

　　Here we remind all owners that no matter the weaning method, food should be prepared in advance to avoid chaos. Especially when choosing dog milk powder, closely observe the dog's physical condition. If vomiting or diarrhea occurs, take the dog to the vet promptly to avoid problems.

　　4. Different feeding methods after dog weaning

　　There are many foods dogs can and cannot eat, and feeding methods vary by owner. For example, owners in the south like to feed rice, while northern owners usually feed steamed buns. Generally, dogs can eat steamed buns, but not all dogs can, especially puppies just weaned. It is best to add some calcium powder.

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　　5. Food combinations after dog weaning

　　Dogs also have their dietary preferences; some like certain foods, others do not, so offering the same meal every time may lead to nutritional deficiencies. It is still essential to choose nutritionally balanced foods, such as specialized dog food.

　　You can give dogs an appropriate amount of eggs, soybean products, etc., but be careful with portion sizes. Puppies just weaned are still young dogs, so paying attention to quantity is important.

　　Furthermore, many dog owners only know to supplement protein for their dogs and often neglect vegetables and fruits, leading to vitamin and trace element deficiencies. This causes many dogs to develop bad habits like eating inappropriate things. You might consider giving trace element tablets so your puppy can grow healthily! If you can cook elaborate meals for your dog, that’s even better to cover protein, vitamins, and calcium comprehensively.

　　Editor's tip: Whether the mother dog has milk or not, do not give puppies human milk, as it easily causes diarrhea. If the mother dog's milk supply or nutrition is insufficient, consider pet-specific goat milk powder, which also has high nutritional value. On sunny afternoons, you can allow the mother dog and puppies to bask in the sun together. Sunlight not only sterilizes but also aids calcium absorption, making the puppies' bones healthier.