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What should I feed my pregnant dog who refuses to eat dry food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 12 lbs

My dog will be 5 weeks pregnant on the Thursday, i have been currently giving her human food (chicken cutlet, carrots, apples, eggs, bananas etc) as her breakfast and dinner, i know soon she will have to switch over to dog food was wondering what is best for her as she will be coming into her second stage of pregnancy! ps. She refuses to eat dry dog food for months now....

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Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2019

Cookie will need extra calories and nutrition during her pregnancy and while nursing. She should eat a puppy food during this time, and can have wet food if she doesn't like dry food. See the links below for more information: https://www.purina.co.uk/dogs/health-and-nutrition/pregnancy/feeding-your-pregnant-dog https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/nutrition-feeding/what-to-feed-a-pregnant-dog https://www.royalcanin.com/us/dogs/puppy/what-and-how-to-feed-your-pregnant-dog

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