My puppy is thin, I see ribs, and he's not eating much. What to do?

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MY PUPPY IS ONLY EATING ONCE A DAY I JUST CHANGED HIM TO THE MERRICK BRAND HE EATS THE WHOLE CAN BUT HE DOESNT HAVE AN APPETITE THE REST OF THE DAY, HES ALSO VERY THIN FOR HIS SIZE HES LONG AND SKINNG HES A TERRIER MIX AND IS KIND OF LOOKING LIKE A GREYHOUND WITH HIS THINNESS I CAN SEE HIS RIBS AND HIP BONES. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 15 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Loss of appetite can be observed with many conditions such as gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, kidney disease, pancreatitis, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Rambo evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and others depending on the findings on exam. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

My puppy is thin, I see ribs, and he's not eating much. What to do?

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