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the puppy has to be 6 weeks or it will just choke on the food lit it bottle feed then start soaking the dog food in warm water so it is mushy then make it harder and harder until you don't hav to soak it any more.

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First of all, if it is a new newborn then the reason it isn't eating is because it needs to be with its mother for weeks afterward. If otherwise, have you tried different PUPPY food? and either way your puppy needs to see a vet anyway, so it's a good question to ask.

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The 4 week pups are old enough to wean. Get some good quality name brand of puppy food and soak it at first in warm water until very soft, then offer it to the pups. You can gradually make it drier and drier as you go along. Don't give the pups cow's milk as it is not good for them & can cause diarrhea. The softened dry puppy food will be good enough to start them out on and then go to just the dry puppy food. Don't forget about vaccinations and deworming them. Take them in to be checked out by your Veterinarian.

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