Why is my dog suddenly eating only half her food? What's wrong?

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My dog suddenly started to not complete her food she eats only half of the portion and when i go to her after 30 min she began to comete eating but i took the food didnt leave it why she is doing this suddenly?? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 18 days old | 59 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

If a dog suddenly goes from being a great eater to a mediocre eater or starts skipping meals I am usually concerned that there is an underlying medical issue. In Soska’s case specifically, this change in appetite and behavior may be due to the fact that at 9 months of age her rate of growth is beginning to slow down and she may not need as many calories as she did when she was growing much more quickly. I would continue doing as you are now, meal feeding her and removing the uneaten portion of food after giving her 15-20 minutes to eat it. Feed her at least twice daily. If her appetite continues to drop off and this behavior persists for more than a week or so, I would recommend taking her in to see your vet so you can be sure there are no medical issues going on. I hope this helps. Best of luck. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my dog suddenly eating only half her food? What's wrong?

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