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When should I transition my bottle-fed puppy from milk to food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 13 days old | 0 lbs

I have been bottle feeding my 13day puppy and was wondering when do you start the transition from milk to food?

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Answered By Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Veterinarian

Published on August 23rd, 2019

Typically around 3 to 4 weeks with a slow transition over several weeks. They can not just stop bottle feeding during the transition period. This page will help. amp/s/mobile.Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.co/amp/article/orphaned-puppies-how-to-raise-them

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