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My puppy won't eat anything. What can I do for a picky eater?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 11 days old | 3.7 lbs

My puppy is not eating anything except cerelac my vet suggested me veg pedigree puppy which is only veg feed available and i can afford but he does not seem to eat it he ate once or twice but now he hates it i gave him home cooked meal but he does not like that too. what to do?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 25th, 2019

You could try Royal Canin puppy food and moisten it to a gruel with milk replacer or cereleac. If he still isn’t eating you should recheck with your vet to rule out parasites or infectious diseases that could be causing a decreased appetite.

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