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My 6-week-old Lab puppy won't eat, getting thin. What to feed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 2 months and 6 days old | 2 lbs

Hi, i am having a lab 6 weeks old as suggestions I hvng started royal canin mini starter of a 2months starter at ,he loved it and later he refuses to eat it ,and I us to feed him dry food and iam bit confused about his diet. Day his becoming thinner it's worrys me.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on March 27th, 2018

A Labrador puppy should be on a large breed puppy food until 15months. A starter food can be used from 2-8weeks as it can be easier to soften and can be fed slightly warm. Be sure to keep up to date with deworming medication and offer additional meals of scrambled egg, canned puppy food or boiled chicken to increase energy intake until stronger

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