Any food ideas?

GrenouilleEtourdi7603
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Hi everyone,

My 9-month-old Husky puppy has stopped eating.

It started two weeks ago, completely out of the blue. We've seen the vet twice and she says he's in great health; she even thinks it might be behavioural because he hasn't been neutered yet. We've tried everything: soaking his dry food, adding tuna, broth or salmon oil. We even stuck with the same brand of dry food but tried a different flavour – nothing worked – and we've even tried switching brands entirely, but he's not interested. He won't touch wet food either...

Mind you, he will eat if we give him chicken or beans, but not with the same enthusiasm as before. That said, he's still keen to play and go for walks. If anyone has any other ideas, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in advance! :)

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    Snaraellora17 Icon representing the flag French

    Hi there

    Here are my techniques. In our house, it’s definitely just a case of them being fussy. I know their tricks now, having had experience with a Cavalier King Charles and a Jack Russell. 🙂

    • When they don't eat for a day: It happens, but I keep an eye on their vitals (no fever, no blood in their poo, no vomiting, still got plenty of energy...) and make sure they’re drinking.

    • When they haven't eaten for more than two days: I soften their dry food with water and put it in a squeeze bottle. It’s like spoon-feeding a baby – it’s quite time-consuming.

    • When everything seems okay: I’ll offer some chicken, for example, or some strips of sirloin steak. Usually, they'll eat it. That proves they’re just being fussy. If they won’t eat that, then something is actually wrong.

    • When nothing else works, I head to the vet.

    Just a heads up: it might seem trivial, but if your dog is used to having dry food at mealtime and you’ve been swapping it for something tastier, they naturally won’t want their dry food anymore.

    In situations like this, I’d suggest getting a notebook and jotting down your dog’s activities and events day-to-day for a week. It helps you step back and look for patterns to understand what’s happening. It really helps you learn how to observe your dog. 🥳

    This was a habit a friend on this forum suggested back when mine were puppies... it’s served me well.

    If you want to change things up a bit, don't be afraid to offer other things. We do a mix of home-cooked food and dry food. I alternate depending on what I find at the market.

    Good luck

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    Hi, If it is a behavioural issue, I’d suggest seeing a veterinary behaviourist. They will be able to help you explore the different reasons behind your puppy’s lack of appetite and put solutions and adjustments in place so they start enjoying their food again. Don't hesitate to get a second opinion from another vet, either. Going off their food isn't normal and could be a sign of an issue that your initial vet might not have considered. In the meantime, you could carry on giving them meat with green beans, rice, and vitamin supplements from your vet to ensure their diet is as complete as possible. The goal is to make sure they are eating at least a bit, in the most balanced way possible. Best wishes, Laura
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