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Is it normal for my dog to only eat at night and skip breakfast?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Spitz | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 14 days old | 7 lbs

Norik eats only in the evening around 7pm every day, normal amount of food. He refused to eat in the morning. Is it normal?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 21st, 2018

Some dogs have their own schedule in terms of eating. We have dogs that graze throughout the day small amounts, dogs that will eat any food in front of them immediately to the point of making themselves sick, and other dogs like yours that may just eat at certain times. As long as your vet thinks your dog's weight is appropriate/ their growth is acceptable and Norik is not having diarrhea or vomiting then I wouldn't be concerned. I would recommend if Norik hasn't been to the vet recently for his vet to examine him and be sure he is of an appropriate weight.

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