Weaning

Puppies naturally wean off their mother's milk at around 5-10 weeks of age. Once puppies have been weaned, fresh drinking water must be available at all times. DO not offer your puppy cows milk as this can cause gastrointestinal upsets.

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Feeding your puppy

The basics of your puppy's diet should be a high quality balanced premium commercial puppy food that is appropriate for their life stage and health status.

Puppies should have 3 scheduled feedings a day. Make sure you know the total amount of food they need by reading the product label and divide that amount by the 3 feeds.

At around 6 months of age, decrease the number of feedings to twice a day - once in the morning and once in the evening. Again, check the total amount needed for your growing pup.

Take your puppy to the vet regularly; they can weigh your pup, assess your pup's body condition score and provide advice.

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Information is general advice, as each dog is an individual; please seek veterinary advice, particularly if your puppy has any special dietary needs or has a reaction to a standard diet.