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Dog only eats half his food after a switch. Is he sick or picky?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 2 months old | 10 lbs

A week ago or so, I gave Lucky our other dog’s dog food to eat since I was waiting for the one he eats to come in the mail. We have switched back to the food he normally eats, but now he only eats half of it then stops. Is this because of any medical issues? Or do you think he doesn’t like his food anymore?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 19th, 2019

It's probably because he doesn't like the food anymore, try to switch to a new brand and see if he finishes his meal first, if it's the same with the new food then take him to the vet in order to get it checked.

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