Generally, two-month-old puppies can be weaned onto dog food, but it’s best for newly weaned puppies to soak the dog food soft before feeding. So how to soak dog food? What precautions should be taken when soaking dog food? Today, Pet Zone editor will talk about the methods and precautions for soaking dog food.

Methods of soaking dog food

Actually, soaking dog food is not difficult. Just pay attention to three points: water temperature, water amount, and time. Below, we will explain one by one:

1.Water temperature

The water temperature for soaking dog food is best controlled between 40-70 degrees Celsius, and it must be boiled water that has cooled down, meaning warm water after boiling. Boiling hot water will cause the nutrients in dog food to be lost and can easily burn the dog.

2.Water amount

The amount of water for soaking dog food should just cover the dog food. After soaking, the dog food can absorb all the water, and there is no need to pour out excess water that causes a loss of some nutrients.

3.Time

Because different dog foods have varying solubility, the soaking time varies. Generally, soak until the dog food softens. If you are unsure about the time, check the soaking status after 10 minutes by poking the dog food with chopsticks, and decide whether to continue soaking based on the condition.

Precautions for soaking dog food

1.For newly weaned puppies, because their teeth have not fully developed and their digestive systems are not mature, eating hard-textured dog food is not easy to digest and can cause damage to the teeth. Therefore, feeding soaked soft dog food is needed. Usually, after 3 months, the food can be soaked less soft, and by 4 months, they can fully transition to hard dog food;

2.Dogs who have just undergone surgery or recovered from serious illness are physically weak, and hard dog food can put a burden on their digestive system. So, at this time, dog food should be soaked soft before feeding. After the dog's body gradually recovers, feed them with unsoaked dog food.

The above are the methods and precautions for soaking dog food. Hope this can help everyone.