When can I start bathing my new puppy and switch to adult food?

8 weeks old is the minimum age to begin bathing a puppy. Use a pet approved shampoo for puppies sensitive skin. She can be bathed every 6-8 weeks. You can use plain, unscented baby wipes or pet wipes to spot clean her in between baths. If you bathe her at night, dry her thoroughly and keep her war to prevent chill. It is best to bath her early in the day so she has ample time to dry off and doesn't go to sleep damp.

Yes, bathing Cookie should be fine. Make sure to use a puppy shampoo and that you dry her off quickly. Small dogs loose body heat faster than large dogs. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Great question! Mila should be on puppy food until she is 12 months old. After that, she will then be old enough for an adult dog food. Weight doesn't play a factor, age is the determination for the life stage switch. I hope this helps!

It could be a medical reason why Bailey isn't eating, and I would have her checked out by a vet to be safe. Don't keep switching her food, she won't be ready for an adult food until she is 12 months of age. Best of luck.

Hello, and thanks for your question. You can start both of these things anytime! 6 weeks of age is an ok time to start treats, and give a bath if needed. Just make sure the treats are used for training purposes only, and most of his nutrition is gained from a high quality puppy food. Hope this helps.

You can bathe him in baby shampoo now. You can try water when he starts to eat puppy food and gets weaned from formula. Often times they drink last since their puppy food is soft and watered down to help them chew it at that age. They get the water in that mixture instead of drinking. Once they transition more to dry food you will notice the water consumption increase

Congratulations on your new addition! He is handsome. Expect him to be a bit shy for a few days as he adjusts to his new home and surroundings. You can try a pheromone product, such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser, to ease his transition. You can add some warm water or a teaspoon of canned food to get him to eat. If you haven't already, start him on a regular feeding schedule. Dogs thrive on routine. prepare his meal and leave it down for 20-30 minutes before picking it up whether he has eaten or not. repeat this at the next mealtime. Do not feed him between meals except for training rewards. Also, do not switch foods trying to find something he will eat. This can create or reinforce a finicky eater. He can be bathed every 6-8 weeks. Use a pet approved shampoo and conditioner. Spot cleaning between baths can be done using pet wipes or plain, unscented baby wipes. An essential fatty acid supplement, such as fish oil capsules, can be used to promote healthy skin and coat. Brands include DermCaps or EicosaCaps.