What's the right diet and feeding schedule for my new puppy?

Tobis is way too young to be away from his mother. You will need to source some puppy milk to feed him every four hours. you should be able to get puppy milk from a veterinary doctor in your area. If he does not have any, you can buy it over the internet. Just search for "puppy formula". Here is detailed information about raising a puppy: http://www.sheltermedicine.com/library/resources/canine-guide-to-raising-orphan-puppies

Congratulations on adding Snoopy to your family! I would recommend to feed him 3 times a day and I would not recommend to feed him milk. He is weaned at this age so it will only upset his tummy. When he is 16 weeks old, you can switch him to twice daily feedings. Feed him a high quality puppy food such as Royal Canin or Purina ProPlan. Please post again with any further questions!

He should be eating a combination of puppy food mixed with a puppy milk replacer, such as Esbilac or Pet Lac, to make a slurry or gruel. Wheat Cerelac is not an appropriate diet for a growing puppy and may be contributing to his diarrhea. As he gets older, decrease the amount of milk replacer until Marshall is eating a high quality puppy food by 8-10 weeks of age. Feed him about 3-4 times daily. Decrease feedings every few months until he is eating twice daily by 1 year of age. Consider a recheck with your vet to diagnose skin infection (bacterial fungal or parasites). An e-collar (cone) can be used to prevent him for chewing or licking excessively. A stool sample should be submitted to diagnose intestinal parasites. If necessary, your vet can administer the dewormer in the office for you but you may need to repeat it in 2-3 weeks. Consider a veterinary probiotic to promote a healthy gut and normal stool. Brands include ProStora, ProViable, Bene-Bac and FortiFlora. Find them online, at the vet clinic or in the local pet store.

And in terms of the food -- he should be willing to eat wet food, if not dry food, at this age. So if he's not, I would highly recommend a check up with your vet to make sure everything looks ok. He may just need more time to adjust, but with such a young guy, he can get low blood sugar and dehydration very quickly, so it's important to act sooner rather than later.

Ideally, he should be examined by your veterinarian to confirm good health or to diagnose and treat any pre existing conditions. A stool sample should be examined to diagnose intestinal parasites. You can feed him 3-4 times daily. Monitor his weight to confirm adequate gains. Feed a good quality puppy food. You can make a slurry or gruel using kibble and puppy milk replacer. Decrease the amount of liquid over the next few weeks until he is eating just kibble.

Hello. At this age, a puppy should be fed 3 times a day with limited treats. You can transition him to twice a day feedings somewhere between 16 - 20 weeks of age. As long as the food you choose is a well-balanced puppy food, such as Science Diet, Royal Canin or Purina, you can continue to feed Roman the canned, or a combination of canned & dry. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

She is small and 5weeks is early to be separated from mother and littermates and such pups can be more prone to anxiety due to limited socialisation. I would recommend feeding 5-6times per day with a complete puppy food (feeding guidelines vary per brand, wet or dry) and once on puppy food would not need additional formula or supplements. Be sure to keep up to date with deworming medication and contact your vets office to arrange vaccinations. Keep her isolated from other, unvaccinated dogs until she is up to date