Pet Information > ASK Experts > Dogs > Dog Food > Puppy - food

Puppy - food

18 17:16:10

Question
I am getting 2 - 1 month old chihuahua's tomorrow.  I am wanting to know what I should feed them.  I was told to take the crust of a piece of bread, and soak it in milk for the puppies to drink/eat.  I was wondering if this is a good way for the puppies to eat, or if i should bottle feed them instead, and what kind of milk should i give them?  Also, at what age should i stop giving them milk, and what am I supposed to give them instead?(soft dog food, dry dog food) Should i be giving them some sort of supplement as well?

Thank you so much :)

Answer
Nikki- I hope you will be working with a Vet or someone who can help you along the way.  You will need to syringe feed them with some puppy formula... There are recipes for this but you can buy the formula in the store.  You will need to syring feed for a week or two and then offer soft foods.
Once you get them, contact me at my private e-mail...
mtnmom@gci.net

I can help answer some of the future questions.
Please hook up with a good Vet, too.

I hope the person giving you the pups helps with some of your questions and concerns.

BEST of luck

Marie Peppers LPN MA