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My 4-week-old puppy won't eat dry food or bottle. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 29 days old | 0 lbs

Hi I have a 4 week old American bully and he’s not eating hard food I’m trying to bottle feed but he doesn’t like it i don’t know what to do

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on February 3rd, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! At 4 weeks you can start to wean bottle feeding. I would start with soft canned puppy food for 1 week then mix in wet dry food over another week. By 6 weeks the puppy should be able to eat dry food or moistened dry food. I hope this helps and I wish you and Cujo the best!

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