QuestionHi,
My boxer had a litter of six puppies and they are four weeks old. What age should I start deworming them? Also, when should I introduce them to food, because they are always hungry.
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Melanie
AnswerThey are old enough. Buy de-worming medicine from your vet and not over-the-counter.
I highly recommend Strongid T. It needs to be refrigerated and you give it 3-4 times, 2 weeks apart. Mark it on your calendar.
DO NOT feed a litter of youngins hard puppy chow, as they have the "get it before they do or I won't get any" attitude and scoff it down and choke.
Pick a puppy chow that you want, and soak a container full in water.
When softened, put into a blender and set it on "grate, or shred."
Add water as necessary to make it a "mashed potato" consistency.
Be sure it is fairly runny for these youngins.
I always gave my litters a mixture of 1/2 evaporated (not condensed) milk and 1/2 water solution after they eat.
Feed these little ones every 2 hours around the clock if necessary-- even during the night.