My 7-month-old goldendoodle puppy is picky. What food is best?

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hello, I was wondering whats the best food to keep giving my puppy? he is now 7 months and he a mini golden doddle, we started with the Hill's Science Diet Healthy Development Small Bites Dry Puppy Food, for the first months and he started getting not wanting it as much anymore so we changed to WholeHearted Grain Free Chicken and Pea Recipe Dry Puppy Food, 3 times a day and he eats it but does not love it, trying to mix wet food made him sick, what should we continue with? best Lucas and me. Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 3 days old | 10 lbs

Alysia Van Scoy, DVM · Accepted Answer

What a cute puppy! With him being 7 months old and a small breed dog, I think that Lucas is slowing down on his growing. This can cause a reduction in his appetite. I find that the more that we change a dog's food- the more pickier they become. I would stick with one brand, offer 1/3 of slightly less than the daily recommended amount (they sell dog food, so the more he eats the more you buy) three times daily. Give him a set amount of time and then pick up the bowl. This will create some urgency. He will eat if he is hungry. The more we change and add things, the more he will wait to eat to see what good stuff will be added. I would keep track of his body condition score- you should be able to feel his ribs with a little bit of fat cover, but not see them. As long as he is in good body condition, I would not worry. Some dogs are not food motivated and will just eat what they need. If you have any questions about his weight or body condition score, you can ask your veterinarian. I don't think that grain free food are necessary. Dogs are omnivores.

My 7-month-old goldendoodle puppy is picky. What food is best?

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