My dog has a low appetite. Is he too skinny for his active lifestyle?

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How can I get him to eat? He never has had a huge appetite. He eats maybe a cup a day two if I’m lucky. He is athletic and playful outside yet very calm indoors. Is he too skinny? He eats pure balance and recently been adding canned food in. He seems to eat better if we put the food in the dog run(tried today and he ate the food). Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | neutered | 3 years and 8 months old | 61 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

No he’s not too thin. He’s athletically lean. As long as he has as much food as he wants you do not need to worry. Many dogs regulate the amount they eat depending on their energy expenditure. That way they maintain their optimal weight. You are correct to feed when there are no distractions and he has time to pick at the food if he doesn’t want it all at once. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Timber.

My dog has a low appetite. Is he too skinny for his active lifestyle?

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