https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/clinical-discussions/18414/what-age-to-start-weaning-puppies hello i&#39;m currently fostering a bitch and 6 pups. the mum is bichon frise and the dad i have know idea. all pups are feeding well and look to be growing at normal rate. they are coming up to 3weeks old this weekend and i&#39;m wondering if i should starten-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/133430?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 28 Jul 2012 13:18:52 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:76c62bb4-612c-4f08-a1b3-85b031e2aad2rosekins mai<p>thanks very much peeps, i&#39;m gonna try them on some weaning food today and see how they go :) will keep you posted on how we get on&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/133411?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:26:07 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:adeb3a81-53fa-479a-ab07-c273cb8b8ae3Lor12<p>I would be inclined to put some suitable mushed up food down at this stage to be honest. I think if they are not ready they still have mum to feed from so no great harm will come of it.</p> <p>When hand rearing I always start weaning around the 3 week mark but with milk feeds alongside so you are doubly sure they are getting all that they should be.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/133403?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:26:13 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:7eaa5492-3861-4226-89be-82c118fff529Mark Hedberg<p>Generally if the pups are still hungry they&#39;ll have a go at the bitch&#39;s food. If it looks like they&#39;re nosing around, feel free to put down a little extra. That said, it&#39;s often very hard to tell how much milk they&#39;re getting, the teats can provide an astounding amount of milk compared to size! I think 3 weeks is a little young but that&#39;s my personal opinion.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>