(Lack of) Appetite What use is the best puppy food if your puppy doesn't want to eat the food offered him? If your pup is not eating the food you've given him, due to a personal preference, then you need to pick up his meal after 20 minutes and not offer anything else until his next mealtime. Repeat this routine so that your pup learns this is the only food he will get, and he needs to eat it. It should only take a couple of days for him to catch on. If your puppy's lack of appetite is accompanied by weight loss, diarrhea, vomiting or lethargy, consult a vet immediately. Loss of appetite can have several causes: psychological problems, restricted movement, mistakes made by the owner and overfeeding. (Loss of) Appetite Absolute non-consumption of food is termed anorexia. Fever, various illnesses, overfeeding or stress can cause appetite loss. Loss of appetite among puppies or young dogs should always be reported to a vet. |
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