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Puppies weaning age and implications for dog welfare - article from Purdue University

Updated: Jul 23


This is an interesting article that discusses the relation when a puppy is weaned from its Mum - transition from mother's milk to solid food - and the importance of doing it slowly so puppies still learn the so important social skills from its parents and siblings- like bite inhibition, first playful interactions and parents teach them their first 'boundaries' lessons.


Title: 'Implications of weaning age for Dog Welfare'


https://extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/VA/VA-11-W.pdf


Reproduced with permission from Purdue University - USA

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