i'm getting really worried .. i just got my 8 week old puppy yesterday. he won't eat! he'll drink just fine but he refuses to eat unless i feed to to him .. and when he does eat it, he BARELY eats any .. i'm worried. any advice on how to get him to eat more?
2007-06-10 12:28:14 · 9 answers · asked by Evie 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Try a different puppy chow. Maybe he doesn't like what you are currently feeding him. You could try putting some water on it to to soften it up a bit. His teeth may not be able to chew too well yet. Also try small kibble. If you are feeding him puppy chow it should be smaller pieces. You might want to try mixing it with some soft food too or some of the Iams Gravy mixes they have out. I had two foster dogs who wouldn;t eat either until I started using the water and gravy on it. They ate every bit after that.
2007-06-10 18:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by Bonzie12 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a variety of foods. Since the puppy is teething try hard food. try different types like Iams or Beneful. If the puppy won't eat that try soft food, mostly found in cans. You could always mix the food . a little dry and a little soft. It worked for my puppy. If it rufuses to eat dog food try white rice with chicken. Hope this helps!
2007-06-10 19:35:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he isn't used to his surroundings yet, make sure he has a comfy sleeping area, and a private spot to eat and drink before he gets used to you and his new home. Try feeding him something that's not dog food ( like cheese or baloney) if he stops eating, because at least then he will be eating a little. Try different foods too. If he's skittish and nervous, try getting him used to you too by petting him and feeding him. Hope that helps!
2007-06-10 19:39:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could be sick or he might not like the food you are feeding him. Try calling a vet and see what they say, but try not to hand feed him unless you absolutely have to otherwise he'll get used to it and won't want to eat out of his own bowl by himself.
2007-06-10 19:37:48 · answer #4 · answered by lili860426 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave the food down and if he doesn't eat by tomorrow take him to the vets to make sure he isn't sick or something.
try to get in touch with who you got the pup from and see what they were feeding it might be a change. It could be homesickness or possibly a health problem
2007-06-10 19:38:05 · answer #5 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry my dog was the same. try giveing him lots of diff dog foods or dry foods and just leave them in hes bow. he will eat when he feels like it.
2007-06-10 19:34:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the vet asap there could be something serious going on OR... maybe its the food, or hes homesick
2007-06-10 19:34:32 · answer #7 · answered by smile :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first of all your puppy is way to little he has a small tummy. and you should not be feeding your puppy. it has to learn itself. as time goes on he will eat................or. it can be sick.
2007-06-10 19:51:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
don't worry, he'll pick up. just try not to give him table food.
2007-06-10 19:44:48 · answer #9 · answered by V T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋