Yes, I leave it in there, in a small bowl. Be sure the bowl is shallow enough that they can get their little noses into the food. I've even used a tupperware lid before, since it was so shallow, and big enough that all 5 pups could circle around it to eat.
I did mix it with puppy formula (milk replacement) once or twice, but then you can't leave that in there for too long, or the milk will sour. Not good.
They got plenty of milk from mom, since she still nursed 2x/day for the first 5 days of weaning, then 1x/day for 3-4 days. By then, they were eating well on their own.
Mom will also "teach" them how to eat, if you put her food in there. They really do learn alot from watching her. |