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My new puppy won't eat. I've tried wet and dry. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

I just got a new puppy and she won’t eat . I’ve tried wet food and dry and still not eating ! What do I do ?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 6th, 2019

Oh no, that's not good. While moving into a new home is stressful for a puppy, I'm concerned that Sage isn't eating. Try tempting her to eat with some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts. If she refuses to eat this, have her seen by a vet in the morning.

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