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My 3-4 week old Pitbull puppy won't eat. I tried bottle and soft food.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 3.5 lbs

Pitbull puppy about 3 to 4 weeks will not eat. I tried the bottle and soft food

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on November 23rd, 2019

It's an emergency that Yayo won't eat. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

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