The abilities of man must fall short on one side or other, like too scanty a blanket âSir William Temple. The ability to make a great individual fortune â¦ is a sort of sublimated instinct in a way like the instinct of a rat-terrier for smelling out hidden rats âIrvin S. Cobb.
Puppies can begin to be weaned off nursing and onto solid food by around three to four weeks of age. Weaning should be complete by seven to eight weeks of age. Weaning should be a slow and gradual process of reducing a puppy's dependence on milk.
Weaning Your Puppies. 1  1. Transition your pregnant dog to puppy food early. 2  2. Gradually offer your puppies puppy food. 3  3. Encourage your pup to eat their puppy chow.  4. Remove the mother while they feed on puppy 1  chow. 5. Keep a close eye on your pups.  6. Switch the mother back to regular dog food at 4 weeks.