PetAg Esbilac 2nd Step Puppy Weaning Food, 5-lb bag
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Help your puppy transition to solid food while staying healthy with the PetAg Esbilac 2nd Step Puppy Weaning Food. Specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of puppies being weaned from mother’s milk or bottle feeding, it contains natural milk protein that’s highly digestible plus essential vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients. Giving it to your little one is easy―just mix it with fresh, clean water for an oatmeal-like consistency and let your puppy lap it from his favorite bowl. Plus, it comes in a ready-to-mix powder that stays fresh without refrigeration.
Key Benefits- Formulated to meet the nutritional needs of puppies during weaning.
- Easy to use by mixing with fresh water and letting puppies lap from bowl.
- Contains natural milk protein plus essential vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients.
- Highly digestible formula is easy on puppies’ tummies and convenient to use.
- Comes in a ready-to-mix powder that stays fresh without any refrigeration.
This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. Not for human consumption.
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Item Number127477
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Weight5.0 pounds
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LifestagePuppy
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds
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Food FormSupplement
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Product FormPowder
Rice Flour, Dried Meat Solubles, Dried Skimmed Milk, Dried Milk Protein Concentrate, Animal Fat (Preserved With BHA And BHT), Coconut Oil, High Oleic Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Whey Product, Whey, Casein, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Maltodextrins, Salt, Ferrous Sulfate, Lecithin, Artificial Flavor, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Methionine Complex, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Silicon Dioxide, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide.
Caloric Content3,522 kcal/kg, 22.7 kcal/tbsp
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
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| Crude Protein | 26.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 12.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 4.0% max |
| Moisture | 8.0% max |
| Iodine | 2 mg/kg min |
Directions for Mixing: Puppies that are up on their feet and lapping from a bowl may be introduced to Esbilac 2nd Step. Begin by offering it as a thin gruel. Determine the amount of Esbilac 2nd Step powder to be fed to the puppy at each feeding using the Feeding Guideline. Reconstitute powder by using 3 parts (a part is any measuring device, i.e. teaspoon, tablespoon or cup) liquid Esbilac or water to 1 part powder for the first few days. Offer only small amounts and remove the uneaten portion after no more than 20 minutes. Puppies should be fed 3 times per day. Weigh the puppies at least once a week to monitor weight gain and adequacy of feeding. As puppies grow decrease the amount of water mixed with powder until weaning food is an oatmeal consistency. Consult your veterinarians for additional advice.
Directions for Feeding: Esbilac 2nd Step should be lapped out of a bowl and not fed from a bottle. Esbilac 2nd Step has been formulated to meet the nutritional needs of young puppies being weaned from mother or bottle fed puppies progressing to solid foods. For best results, the product should be mixed with ready-to-feed liquid Esbilac or reconstituted powder Esbilac to give the consistency necessary to get good food consumption. If Esbilac is not available, water may be used. Fresh, clean water should always be available for drinking. It is recommended that Esbilac 2nd Step be fed until puppies are 7 or 8 weeks old when they can be fed commercial puppy or dog food as desired. All changes in diet should be made gradually over a period of one week.
Feeding Guidelines: Feed puppies three times per day
| Weight | Serving Per Feeding (tbsp) |
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| Small puppies (1 lb average) | 1 |
| Medium puppies (3 lbs average) | 4 |
| Large puppies (5 lbs average) | 5 |
More or less food may be needed by individual puppies to satisfy their food requirements for optimum performance.
Powder does not needs to be refrigerated but should be kept covered and stored in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposure to excessive temperature.
Why should I include vitamins & supplements in my pet’s diet?
Most commercial pet foods include baseline vitamins and nutrients, but some may not have the adequate amount to suit your pet’s exact health needs. Like in humans, vitamins and supplements can help support your pet’s long-term health, regulating everything from digestion to muscle growth. Consult your veterinarian to determine the best vitamins and supplements for your furry friend.
How often should I give this supplement to my pet?
It is recommended to give the suggested dosage based off your pet’s weight. Please refer to the Feeding Instructions tab and consult with your veterinarian for more information.
Is this supplement safe to use with the medication my pet is currently taking?
If your pet has a medical condition and is taking other medication, we recommend consulting with your veterinarian to ensure that this supplement is safe to use.
My pet is allergic to certain ingredients, will this product be safe to use?
For a complete list of ingredients, click on the 'Nutritional Info' tab, next to the 'Description' tab, just under the product photos. If you are unsure about the safety of this product for your pet, we recommend consulting with your veterinarian.
Does this product come in other product forms?
For a complete assortment of products by the manufacturer of this supplement, click on the link next to the item name at the top of the page. You can also find an assortment of supplements across all product forms on our page.
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Transition Food
By Patrick on Jan 24, 2021
This is a great way to start transitioning your puppy . We first put it in a bowl so the puppy can learn to lap. Then we add it in to the food to soften the food up. We add less and less as the puppy can chew harder food.
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Puppies Hate the Taste
By Marcia on Feb 5, 2021
Our four puppies absolutely hate the taste, and they'll eat just about anything. A waste of our money.
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Awesome for puppies
By Rottie on Jan 11, 2021
My Ruby had 14 rottie puppies and used this to help feed them as they got older. Easy to mix and kids loved it!
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Cheaper here than anywhere else!
By Sydney on Aug 27, 2020
It was really difficult for my puppy to wean (I adopted him at 3 weeks old). All he wanted to do was drink this formula. Luckily, I was able to stock up on tons of this formula just in case, and fortunately, we were finally able to wean him off this formula. I would recommend!
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Puppy milk
By Victor on Aug 23, 2020
We have 8 boxer puppies and they would not drink this at all so now I’m stuck with 2 cans that will be wasted
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Great Puppy Supplement
By Suki47 on Apr 10, 2020
I brought home a very small thin puppy. I started him on this food in addition to his regular puppy food. He loves this food and at 15 weeks still loves to have it for “dessert..!” No GI side effects and I believe it actually helped my guy keep his appetite when he had a vaccine reaction..this was the only thing he would eat for about 24 hrs.. His weight gain has been fantastic..he has filled out, gained weight and brought himself up to an appropriate weight range. His coat has gone from dry and dull to sleek and shiny! I have also used a good dog food with him so I can’t attribute his condition just to this supplement, but I truly believe it has helped enormously with his appetite and I highly I brought home a very small thin puppy. I started him on this food in addition to his regular puppy food. He loves this food and at 15 weeks still loves to have it for “dessert..!” No GI side effects and I believe it actually helped my guy keep his appetite when he had a vaccine reaction..this was the only thing he would eat for about 24 hrs.. His weight gain has been fantastic..he has filled out, gained weight and brought himself up to an appropriate weight range. His coat has gone from dry and dull to sleek and shiny! I have also used a good dog food with him so I can’t attribute his condition just to this supplement, but I truly believe it has helped enormously with his appetite and I highly recommend it! … more
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Great option for puppies
By shiningshiron7 on Jun 11, 2020
This is great for puppies especially for my toy Chihuahua, Chip, who is a reluctant eater. Before drinking this he would barely touch regular wet puppy food. Now he loves this as he gulps it down along with regular food.
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Great formula for my puppies
By Mickey on Jun 14, 2020
Mixes really well and puppies love it! So far no bad reactions and soaks into dry puppy food really well! Love that it comes with a measuring cup! I ordered 2 of these and lasts the right amount for weaning!
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Perfect for weaning puppies
By Nikkilee83 on Feb 13, 2020
This is perfect for weaning puppies. I put dry food on a large plate, sprinkled this on top, then added warm water and mixed with my hands. Puppies loved it and made for an easy transition from mom to food. My only complaint is that it doesnt come in a bigger size. My pit/mastiff mix only had 6 puppies and I was going through 2 cans a week using the recommended 5 scoops.
