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Why won't my golden retriever puppy eat solid food, only milk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | 1 month and 14 days old | 19.84 lbs

my 45 days old golden retreiver puppy drink only patolac and curd .... not eat royal canin .. not eat any solid food

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 24th, 2017

Discontinue feeding the curd. Dairy products or cow milk may cause gastrointestinal upset in dogs and puppies. Mix the puppy milk replacer with a good quality puppy food to make a slurry or gruel. Serve it warm or mix in a teaspoon of baby food to stimulate his appetite. Gradually decrease the amount of liquid until Scooby is eating only puppy food by 8-10 weeks of age.

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