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My 7-month-old puppy isn't eating but is playful. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | 6 months and 10 days old | 45 lbs

My dog tiger 7 months old is not eating from tonight but drinks water as normal and also is playful and active as usual

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 14th, 2018

If it's been less than 24 hours since Tiger ate, I wouldn't be too concerned about him just yet especially since he is acting normally Try offering him some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts; if he eats that, feed him this diet for a couple of days before slowly adding back in his normal diet. Now if he refuses to eat this, and/or develops other signs such as lethargy, vomiting, not drinking water, vomiting water, or diarrhea, then take him into a vet as soon as possible.

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