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.
It's best to consult a vet to make sure the weaning process is going smoothly. As the puppies increase their intake of solid food, mamma dog will naturally decrease her milk production. Most puppies are fully weaned and no longer rely on milk by the age of 7 to 8 weeks. This is when the puppies are getting ready to be adopted out to their new, loving homes.