Why won't my 1-year-old German Shepherd eat unless I hand-feed him?

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I have a double coat german shepherd and his age is 1 years. My dog used to eat wheat chappati and milk but now i dont know why he isnt eating anything on his own. If i feed him with my hands he would eat his full meal. But on his own he is eating a very little. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 66 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

A decrease in appetite can be an indication of illness. There could be something directly irritating his stomach, or generally making him feel bad. The possibilities arenumerous and a vet would have to examine him in order to narrow it down. It would be best to have a vet evaluate Rex first to make sure he is healthy before assuming other reasons for the lack of appetite. It's also possible that Rex is getting other food that he likes better than milk and chapati. Dogs will often shift their eating habits if they know that there will be better food available. You may check to see if there is any other food he may be getting. I hope that helps and all is well with Rex.

Why won't my 1-year-old German Shepherd eat unless I hand-feed him?

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