My puppy won't eat dog food, only human food, and is losing weight.

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Hi, my furbaby had a decreased in appetite when she was 3months she doesnt want to eat dogfood or anything but human food like fish, veges and etc. I brought her to my moms place and she gained weight and whwen i brought her back home she continued to eat normally but after a few days there again so picky. What should I do. and she's really losing weight now I can feel her bones. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 27 days old | 4.4 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It can be normal for some dogs to be picky eaters, especially if they are rewarded with human food if they wait long enough. It is not normal however for Yuki to be losing weight. I would recommend seeing your veterinarian to rule out a medical problem first - if she seems otherwise healthy you can then discuss trying to find a commercial dog food that she likes (canned food might be an option), or discuss talking to a nutritionist to formulate a balanced home cooked diet.

My puppy won't eat dog food, only human food, and is losing weight.

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