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My puppy refuses kibble, only eats home food. Is it balanced?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 27 days old | 49.604 lbs

My puppy is not eating his royal cannin food what should I do he is eating home food only now a days. Is home food is good for him

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 12th, 2018

A home cooked diet is not necessarily balanced for optimal nutrition. You may want to try changing the flavor of food offered, or you could mix a small amount of the home cooked food he has been eating in with his kibble. If you have any reason to think he has a medical problem causing a decreased appetite (such as if he is losing weight, vomiting or having diarrhea) you should see a veterinarian.

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