blinx Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 As a first time dog owner, I'm seeing so many food products for puppies/ dogs, and one I've noticed quite often is milk for puppies. This is usually in little cartons or alo satchels. Is it really necessary for calcium? Or can I just stick to puppy kibble and the ocassional chicken neck and smackos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 They are a waste of money and once fully weaned puppies do not need any milk. They will certainly benefit from chicken necks, wings and carcass as a source of calcium, exercising jaws and teeth. Be careful with any processed treats as they are usually full of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyesblue Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I agree with readysetgo, they are a waste of money. If a weaned puppy is on a good diet there should be no need for puppy milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 If you want to feed your puppy milk, just use normal human milk.. nothing wrong with it. Or you can use lactose free human milk if normal milk upsets his tummy.. its a fraction of the cost of "puppy milk". They don't need it for calcium though if you are feeding a decent quality kibble and/or raw meaty bones. My dogs like goats milk.. they're a teeny bit spoiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest english.ivy Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) . Edited June 7, 2011 by english.ivy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 They are a waste of money and once fully weaned puppies do not need any milk. They will certainly benefit from chicken necks, wings and carcass as a source of calcium, exercising jaws and teeth. Be careful with any processed treats as they are usually full of salt. I agree with readysetgo, they are a waste of money. If a weaned puppy is on a good diet there should be no need for puppy milk. Absolutely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**Super_Dogs** Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I also agree with the previous posts that milk is not necessary. My recent litter was weaned at 5 weeks. I say keep it simple - I just feed my dogs dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinx Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Cheers, looks like we'll be sticking to kibble and his fav raw chicken necks and raw mince! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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