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My 9-month Husky isn't eating. Should I switch her to adult food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed

I have a 9 month old Siberian Husky she not eating how she usually does like 2 bowls a day she usually finish them but now she doesn’t eat one and she eats one but doesn’t finish it all , should i change her food to adult ? Because she eats my other dogs food for medium dog

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on July 16th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It would be best to try to switch her food to another puppy brand. However, it is important to continue her on puppy food for at least another 2-3 months. This will let her grow appropriately as needed. You may try highly palatable kibble blends like the shredded blend diets from Purina Pro Plan or possibly canned food. Good luck and have a great day!

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    Answered By Mariya Gugel, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 1st, 2017

    Congratulations on your new puppy, Luna! I recommend feeding her food according to the instructions which are typically found on the back of the bag. Some foods will base the amount of food to feed on the puppy's current weight, while others will base it on the adult weight, so you should read that portion carefully. You can leave the food that she doesn't finish for Luna throughout the day for her to nibble on. It is okay for her to eat a little less sometimes, but she should be getting the appropriate amount of calories. As Luna grows, she will start to be able to eat two or three meals a day, usually by the time she is 4-6 months old.

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