At 4 weeks I add water to some kibble and put it in the microwave for 20 seconds (to speed the process up of softening the food). When it is completely soft I mush it up and warm it again for 10 seconds making sure it isn't too hot, but nice and warm for them. I add a bit of the "post whelping" recipe to it in the beginning. Each week I let the food be firmer and firmer for them. I add a little cottage cheese on the 5th week. It is during the 4th week that I also trim the hair off of their ears so they can start to stand. I have never had a pup not have both ears up by 8 weeks. You will be surprised how much hair comes off. I also trim their nails. It is easiest if you have someone else hold the pup for you during both processes. I know...I got off track...
