What is the best food for a 7 week old Chihuahua Mix?

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She is 17 years old now (and still fully feathered) but she was 6 months old in this photo.

My cockatiel was so jealous of my new baby I had to get rid of him. (The bird, not the baby.)

I just need to set aside some special bird time each day.

He thought my fingers were teething toys until I offered him a piece of cardboard to chew.

We always used that as a starter. (Kongs are great too.) I got a good tip from a friend. Thoroughly wet a washcloth and roll it up tightly like a cigar. Freeze it and then let them chew on it. My puppies loved these! Just don’t let him shred it, because you don’t want him to swallow any strings.

My Goldens loved tossing around Kongs.

Any suggestion about flea power? My puppy has fleas.

Flea powders are ineffective and many should not be used on a puppy.

(Sorry for not answering sooner.)

She applied a flea killer to the back of Hal's neck.

This is going to be interesting: he is 5 pounds at 8 weeks. I hope the mix isn't with a big dog.

Wishing you all many delightful experiences together! Please post more photos as he grows!

We have two corgi puppies (11 months and 4 months) and feed them Purina Pro Plan (puppy food). That’s what the breeder recommended and our vet said it was “the best.” I don’t know if the pet stores carry it, but the supermarket did not. We order from Chewy.com which offers free shipping. We are on a regular delivery schedule with them.

what a face!!!!!!

and rich moist foods (with their hidden sugar content) are likely a big part of that.

Even if you don't try to brush their teeth, the kibble will help or at least not cake to them and rot them out as badly.

Well known brand of puppy kibble with a decent track record. You don't need to spend the most--middle of the pack should be fine.

I didn't know that about moist foods.

The kibbles are very small & easy for him to eat. I went through numerous brands before I settled on this brand. Pet Smart has small bags to test before going with the larger bags. I can't tell you how many bags of food I took to the shelter because Mr. Picky Pants did not like them.

I got him as a 2 year old rescue, so did not know his history (he was turned in emaciated). I even took him to the vet to see if he had problems with his mouth because he couldn't seem to eat the round, hard kibbles. There was no problem, other than he was picky! He now weighs 10 pounds.

I don't know anything about this pup. I would adopt his brother or sister if possible.

I'll look at Pet Smart later. Thanks

We drove home with a roasted chicken in the car and he didn't whine. He was hungry because he started eating puppy chow as soon as offered.

I think it's great you're adopting a shelter dog but 7 weeks is a little early. I don't think anything before at least 8 weeks in recommended. IS the mother still in the shelter? Like a baby, mother's milk is best. Baring that, I would ask the people at the shelter, they should know. Good luck.

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/

This is a pretty good site to learn about dog foods. I don't feed grain-free anymore, personally, since there might be a link to heart issues.

Sponge Bob is ADORABLE!!!!! Congratulations!!!! SQUEEEEE!!!!!!!

They sent us home with what they feed all the dogs in their care - Diamond Dog food. Not BLUE Diamond, just Diamond.
https://www.diamondpet.com/ Price is @.85 lb
Our vet said it was a good choice.