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My Morkie puppies are 4 weeks old. When can they start wet food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 6 months old | 6 lbs

At what age should i start a litter of pups in wet food? They are 4wks old today..they are Morkie pups. Thanks

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on October 1st, 2017

Weaning can begin now. Choose a quality puppy food. Make a slurry or gruel by mixing in a puppy milk replacer such as Esbilac or PetLac. Gradually decrease the amount of liquid over the next few weeks until they are eating dry kibble by 8-10 weeks of age.

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