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Jennne20 · 07-01-2008, 11:42 AM

They are just over 3 weeks and seem to be doing quite well and are growing and such. My momma dog has quit feeding me as much, and I really think she is growing tired of them again. The look like they are trying to eat her alive when they nurse and she has whelps on her belly from them. She is not enjoying it all. That, I think, is the reason she is not feeding them as often.

They ALWAYS seem hungry, even after she has nursed them for 30 minutes straight. I believe she is producing enough milk still because her bag will drag the ground before she goes and feeds them, and they suck her dry.

So when can I introduce puppy food? Do I wait til she has quit nursing or is there a certain time frame that is good??

Thanks!!

07-01-2008, 11:42 AM	#1
Jennne20 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 37	When do I introduce food to the puppies? They are just over 3 weeks and seem to be doing quite well and are growing and such. My momma dog has quit feeding me as much, and I really think she is growing tired of them again. The look like they are trying to eat her alive when they nurse and she has whelps on her belly from them. She is not enjoying it all. That, I think, is the reason she is not feeding them as often. They ALWAYS seem hungry, even after she has nursed them for 30 minutes straight. I believe she is producing enough milk still because her bag will drag the ground before she goes and feeds them, and they suck her dry. So when can I introduce puppy food? Do I wait til she has quit nursing or is there a certain time frame that is good?? Thanks!!