Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo

My dog barely eats his food, taking a few bites then stopping. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Husky | Male | 33.069 lbs

Hello couch, my dog doesn't eat alot. He just eat a bit and the next second it stop eating. I treat him with dog meet and still doesn't want to eat finish.

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Image profile

Answered By David Darvishian

Veterinarian

Published on August 7th, 2017

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear that you think Devil is having a problem. Some dogs are just not food motivated and can have erratic eating behaviors. The main thing to do is to make sure that he is not losing weight and is acting completely normal. If he is losing weight or not acting himself, he needs to be evaluated by your veterinarian. A physical exam and possibly some tests (fecal, blood tests, x-rays/ultrasound) will determine if Devil is healthy or if he has problems that is effecting his appetite. Good Luck with Devil.

Vote icon

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

image
Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Sponsored