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Why won't my puppy eat his food? I've tried changing it, he seems fine.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 2 months and 18 days old | 5.73 lbs

I don't understand why Charlie is not eating ? I tried changing food still he is not eating, he looks fine and play

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 1st, 2020

It is not normal for a two month old puppy to not want to eat. I suggest you take him to the vet for an exam. I am glad he is acting normally and playing but he needs to eat. I don't know what foods you have tried but I suggest Purina Pro Plan Savor - it is made for picky eaters. Use the puppy formula and you may want to mix in some canned food with the dry in the beginning. The canned food only comes as adult and it is OK to mix a bit with the dry if needed. DO NOT feed him any human foods - you will get him in a habit you cannot break. Stick to dog food and dog treats only. https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=116227 https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=132998

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