My 6-month-old puppy is eating less. Is this normal puppy behavior?

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My puppy is a 6 months old Labradoodle. He's always had a good appetite and is still on 3 meals a day. In the last week he's only been eating one meal a day and is not interested at his other meal times. His energy is fine and there's no diarrhea or vomiting. Is it just a lull in his growth where he's not hungry? Should I think about changing his diet? Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Male | neutered | 5 months and 20 days old | 63 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

As long as he is on a good quality, large breed puppy food and is otherwise well, normal growth and a healthy, shiny coat I would not change his diet. The more variety he is offered at this age the more likely he is to develop into a picky eater and refuse foods regularly! Most pups will have a reduction in their appetite as their growth slows, or ha may have picked up a mild infection etc. Monitor over the next 5-7days a schedule a vet check if any further symptoms develop

My 6-month-old puppy is eating less. Is this normal puppy behavior?

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