Hi I have a pet dog (labrador) he is 51 days old... I feed him puppy weaning pedigree along with milk & some water mixed thrice a day... how long should we continue with puppy weaning... please do suggest what should we start feeding him next and after how many months...

At 7wks, your puppy should be eating solid food.

Some people encourage the mashed food and puppy milk.. I however; don't.

I'm not a fan of pedigree anything. There are so many different foods out there to chose from that are better. I like to feed puppies Purina Pro Plan. It puts good weight on them, is easy to digest and I haven't seen a puppy yet turn it down. Later in life, about a year, I would switch to the holistic-type foods.. such as Call of the Wild, Innova, Natural balance and Wellness. I would suggest though to find a puppy food that your pup likes and is within your budget. Some of these holistic or organic foods can get very expensive.

Right now, I would suggest to feed puppy 1 cup twice a day.. If he seems really hungry, then offer a third meal at lunch time. But typically, puppies that are in their own homes and aren't fighting for food don't need 3 meals a day. Breeders feed 3 times or more to ensure that all puppies get fed their ration. Labradors are known to put on weight and maintain it. So starting from puppy, find a good feeding schedule and amount that will satisify your pup, but won't put the weight on later in life. I'm pretty comfortable feeding 50-70lb adult dogs 1 cup of food twice a day as long as it is a high quality food. If you chose to feed pedigree, you will probably have to feed 2 cups twice a day... feeding pedigree at high amounts will also get your dog fat.

But enough of feeding schedules for the future :) Gradually wean the pup off the puppy mash and milk and start on a solid food. He has teeth, he can handle it and doesn't need to be babied. Go to a pet store and look at the foods they offer.. You want to chose a food that has a meat source first, and preferably second. Avoid foods with lots of grains and by product meals.. At this age, I also like to start my puppies on the Nylabone chews. It keeps puppies good. Also be sure to talk to your vet about spaying/neutering at the appropriate age and vaccinations. Hopefully the breeder started your pup on his parvo/distemper series..