i have a approx. 6 month old puppy who just doesn't seem to want to eat his "breakfast" he gets fed 2 a day. once at night with some dry as well as can food and in the morning just some dry food. is he not hungry? does he know how much he needs to eat? should i mix in some can food and see if he likes it and then will eat it or am i just too worried? thanks
2007-10-28 11:52:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Take a look at your puppy. Is he thin? Has he lost weight? Is he eating quite a bit less than a week ago? If you can see his ribs, he's probably too thin. If he is fat, active, bright eyes, peeing and pooping normally, he has probably slowed down in growth so doesn't need to eat as much.
Most dogs prefer to eat more in the evening than in the morning.
If he is thin, take him and a stool sample to the vet for a check.
2007-10-28 11:58:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a dog reaches 6 months old i was told by my puppys veterinarian that he should only eat once a day. Try mixing it with canned food if he seems like he doesn't want to eat at all. I had the same problem with my maltese, consider buying beneful dog food, my puppy loves it!
2007-10-28 19:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppys don't usualy eat allot, but if he really isn't eating much you can try:
-Buying a different kind to see if he just dosen't like the kind you buy
-Mix wet food, with dry food, to see if the food you give him is to dry
-Give him more water, that way, he can be filled with water, so he will be healthy
-Give him more treats, he might be on strike or find somthing else he might be striking about
Test different things and see what happens\
But you are probably just a bit to worried about this, as long as he is eating you should be fine.
Hope this helps! =D
2007-10-28 19:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want your puppy to eat more, put some water in his dry dog food! My dog loves it! My friend taught it too me! But don't put water in it more that once every three days! Eventually he or she will get into a habit of eating it regularly. THats what my dog did!
2007-10-28 18:56:09 · answer #4 · answered by Someone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog is like that. He just doesnt eat breakfast. I do mix canned or homecooked in their food for variation.
I think as long as the dog is acting normal and not lethargic then it's fine. If you notice a change in his behavior you may want to skd a vet visit.
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2007-10-28 19:01:33 · answer #5 · answered by jo d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever amount it is that the dog eats in a day, split that between the two meals. He may be being offered too much.
2007-10-28 18:57:00 · answer #6 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's okay. A puppy knows when/how much it's supposed to eat. Unlike people, who can't control themselves.
2007-10-28 18:56:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as he isn't skinny he's fine. Some dogs just like to eat at night.
My dog is like that and she's perfectly healthy.
2007-10-28 19:06:19 · answer #8 · answered by Biggg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok--dogs aren't supposed to eat a lot, my dog is 5 and only eats once a day, but i leave kibble out for him in case he gets hungry
2007-10-28 18:55:44 · answer #9 · answered by Abby J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you don't want him to eat too much. He'll get fat. As long as he IS eating, you should be fine.
2007-10-28 18:55:00 · answer #10 · answered by The Brittster =] 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋