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When should I start feeding my puppy hard food or dry kibble?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 16 days old | 21.8 lbs

When should I start the process to switch Duece to hard food?

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 8th, 2017

Deuce is old enough at this point to start eating hard food. You may want to either mix it with some canned food initially or soak the kibble in some warm water for a few minutes before feeding it to him to help soften it for him. Be sure you are still feeding him a high quality puppy food. Best of luck.

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