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Why is my 7-month-old puppy not eating much but seems happy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Keeshond | Male | neutered | 7 months and 24 days old | 11 lbs

My 7 month old puppy seems to not be eating much at all and I'm getting worried. We haven't given him table scraps until today when I cut up some chicken breasts. I was just afraid he wasn't getting any nutrition. He seems happy otherwise.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 25th, 2017

Poor Joey! I can understand being worried about him if you feel he isn't eating a lot, and it's ok to give him some chicken breast. Try mixing in some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in with his food. Have him seen by a vet on Monday for a health check.

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