How To Wean Chihuahua Puppies - 4 weeks old - First Solid Food

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • How to wean puppies to eat solid food. By weaning early you help conserve the mothers strength. Providing milk to a large litter puts more strain on a Chihuahua that giving birth. Start weaning as soon as the Chihuahua pups become mobile, usually somewhere between 3 and 4 weeks old.

Komentáře • 31

  • @MsDink72
    @MsDink72 Před 12 lety +91

    The pan is to high for the puppies

  • @missydj1
    @missydj1 Před 11 lety +119

    The bowl looks to tall for them.

  • @rissaclayton3737
    @rissaclayton3737 Před 11 lety +37

    THEY ARE TAKING A BATH IN THEIR MEAL! LOLZ

  • @ichardmith3926
    @ichardmith3926 Před 11 lety +92

    Maybe use a smaller bowl! Looks like they could Choke!

  • @fckyoe
    @fckyoe Před 11 lety +18

    They are so CUTE!! Im getting one in 3 weeks =D

  • @pmrc5296
    @pmrc5296 Před 11 lety +13

    Im looking to get one, aren't they adorable! ur a fantastic mom to them, they look healthy and cared for. congrats :)

  • @ThePitChiChannel
    @ThePitChiChannel Před 13 lety +5

    I Love chihuahua pups they're sooo cute and fun to take care of

  • @blessedlady7
    @blessedlady7 Před 11 lety +12

    yes, need new bowl... cute pups

  • @HappyTrailChihuahuas
    @HappyTrailChihuahuas  Před 11 lety +12

    You can start solid food as soon as they can move around on their own at 3.5 to 4 weeks old. The sooner the better (for the mom). It takes a lot out of the mom to feed 4 to 6 pups for an extended amount of time. She will still nurse them off and on until they are about 6-7 weeks old and some times longer, but not a big meals. By week 8 pups no longer need mom's milk but will try to nurse if mom lets allows, often she will not.

  • @ChelsieandFam
    @ChelsieandFam Před 11 lety +7

    my chi has four pups. the turned four weeks today. so i will deff start them on some food like this tomarrow! the mom is getting super skinny.

  • @HappyTrailChihuahuas
    @HappyTrailChihuahuas  Před 11 lety +34

    No phobias, just satisfied full tommies and a healthier mom.

  • @MissKitteeney
    @MissKitteeney Před 11 lety +9

    Do you ever have the problem where one just doesn't "get it?" If so, how do you work with that issue? (Love the droopy ears at this age)

  • @avenue_boy
    @avenue_boy Před 12 lety

    that big puppy the alpha male outta the.pack going to be one beautiful dog when it grows

  • @HappyTrailChihuahuas
    @HappyTrailChihuahuas  Před 11 lety +19

    Never had a problem with Chi pups at 4 weeks refusing solid food. If we did I would simply give them a few more days and try again.

  • @HappyTrailChihuahuas
    @HappyTrailChihuahuas  Před 11 lety +4

    Its a little to tall for them at first, but they grow fast and after another week its not a problem.

  • @HappyTrailChihuahuas
    @HappyTrailChihuahuas  Před 12 lety +11

    Not for long. They grow fast!

  • @puppylover6931
    @puppylover6931 Před 10 lety +6

    Nice puppies and they are so cute :)

  • @jonesys41
    @jonesys41 Před 12 lety +34

    you need a new bowl to feed puppy

  • @mariodezert
    @mariodezert Před 9 lety +2

    I so much love baby dogs!

  • @brendamarquez2990
    @brendamarquez2990 Před 9 lety +7

    Hi . My chihuahua is 5 weeks old and does not look that big WHATSOEVER......should I be concerned!??

  • @HappyTrailChihuahuas
    @HappyTrailChihuahuas  Před 11 lety +10

    Groud puppy chow, cottage cheese, hot water and some times we add some applesauce also.

  • @BlazeGenerations
    @BlazeGenerations Před 11 lety +3

    cute puppies

  • @blarghnofreenames
    @blarghnofreenames Před 11 lety +23

    Stop pushing their face in it they will find it by themselves! lol. My kittens just weaned themselves, I put out meat for the adult cats and when they started eating it or becoming interested in the plates, I'd bring out some really tiny diced meat for them and they would munch up.

  • @TheItsmegp46
    @TheItsmegp46 Před 10 lety +12

    If she eats enough, doesn't that make up for nursing her babies?

    • @HappyTrailChihuahuas
      @HappyTrailChihuahuas  Před 10 lety +2

      Its not quantity but rather a balanced diet for the mom during nursing. Its always best for the mom to wean the pups as soon as is safe for the pups; start at 3.5 to 4 weeks old. This takes the pressure off the mom and she will have a quicker rebound from the drain on her system that the pregnancy and lactating has had on her. The calcium and mineral drain can be very taxing and cause health problems for the mom. We are now using NuVet Plus supplement for all our Chihuahuas, not just for pregnant and lactating bitches. It has a wealth of vitamins. To order call (800) 474-7044 and use order code 66299 or visit nuvet.com

    • @TheItsmegp46
      @TheItsmegp46 Před 10 lety +1

      Happy Trail Chihuahuas The intention was a quality diet. If the mom eats enough of a quality diet, won't that make up for lactation? I mean, lactation is a part of female mammals. I guess I need to study more on the subject.

  • @HappyTrailChihuahuas
    @HappyTrailChihuahuas  Před 11 lety +6

    Cow milk is not good for pups. Cottage cheese has been processed and is good for them.

  • @southyatra7336
    @southyatra7336 Před 9 lety +3

    What is the food , how you made. i hv to feed my 6 pug puppies and i find v difficult as they not ready to eat. they are now 6weeks old

  • @ichardmith3926
    @ichardmith3926 Před 11 lety +72

    Dats bad! U Dont stick head in bowl like that! No wonder dogs get food phobias

  • @angelmamma8635
    @angelmamma8635 Před 10 lety

    Awwwww mucky pups afta that feed I bet ;) lush xxxxx

  • @Missypoohhere
    @Missypoohhere Před 11 lety

    wtf are they eating ?