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My puppy only drinks milk. How do I get her to eat puppy food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 1 month and 14 days old

My puppy is still drinking only milk not at all having its puppy food ..what else should I give her other than milk

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on March 3rd, 2020

Try soaking a large breed puppy food in the milk and gradually begin decreasing the amount of milk you offer her every few days. Large breed puppies have specific nutritional needs that have to be met or else they run the risk of developing improperly and have joint issues their entire lives. Here is a helpful link: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/nutritional-requirements-of-large-and-giant-breed-puppies Once she is eating the kibble soaked in milk, begin decreasing the amount of milk you add until it is just kibble. I hope this helps.

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