How long do puppies have to drink milk?

Puppies need to drink their mother's milk for the first 8-10 weeks of their lives. During this time, mother's milk provides them with all the essential nutrients they need to grow and develop properly.

After 8-10 weeks, puppies can start to be weaned off of their mother's milk and onto solid food. However, it is important to do this gradually over a period of several weeks to avoid causing any digestive problems.

Here is a general timeline for weaning puppies:

* Weeks 2-4: Puppies should be nursing exclusively on mother's milk.

* Weeks 5-7: Puppies can begin to be introduced to solid food, but should still be nursing regularly.

* Weeks 8-10: Puppies can be gradually weaned off of mother's milk and onto solid food.

* Week 11+: Puppies should be completely weaned off of mother's milk and eating solid food only.

If you are weaning a puppy, be sure to talk to your veterinarian about the best way to do it. They can help you create a weaning plan that is right for your puppy.