Why won't my 5-month-old puppy eat? Teething or health concern?

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Hello, I have a 5 month old Dachshund puppy that has just recently stopped wanting to eat. He normally eats dry food. Since he just started to lose many of his teeth, we started to feed him wet food because he was not eating as much dry food as usual. Again, he would only eat a little of the wet food then refuse to eat anymore. Today, he will not eat the wet food or the dry food at all. I'm not sure if this is due to his teeth or if I should be aware of another health concern. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 13 days old | 7 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Schnitzel. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian today. Puppies typically do not refuse all food simply due to teething. I am concerned he has another health concern affecting his appetite. Is he experiencing any vomiting, diarrhea, coughing or sneezing? All of these can affect puppy's appetite. He could also be experiencing pain somewhere. In the meantime, continue to offer water to prevent him from becoming dehydrated. You can also try the canned food warmed up or mixed with warm water. The dry kibble can also be mixed with warm water. This can make the food more appealing. I hope this information helps!

Why won't my 5-month-old puppy eat? Teething or health concern?

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