Not Eating
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Does he take treats (high value)? Maybe I have bad luck with puppies, I have had several go off their food here and there (even my adults do it). If everything else was still normal (no change in behavior, activity level, normal breathing/pulse, normal drinking, etc.), I learned not to panic, and I have dogs who have contests to see who can finish first. NOT saying I don't recommend vet advice, because I would consult with them, but IME, it's not all that unusual.
I don't know what you feed, if it's plain kibble, I would try to mix in canned, yogurt, baby food, etc. . . I like to keep NutriCal on hand too.
Reminds me of when my friend's puppy would not eat when she brought him home (9/10ish weeks?). She tried everything, he just was way too busy doing other things. Vet could not find anything wrong, eventually she just force fed him and thankfully he learned food = good (for my friend's sanity, lol). . . but it was horrible because he was acting like a typical puppy, but would not eat more than 3 pieces of kibble and refused treats.
Reminds me of when my friend's puppy would not eat when she brought him home (9/10ish weeks?). She tried everything, he just was way too busy doing other things. Vet could not find anything wrong, eventually she just force fed him and thankfully he learned food = good (for my friend's sanity, lol). . . but it was horrible because he was acting like a typical puppy, but would not eat more than 3 pieces of kibble and refused treats.
Make sure his mouth or jaw isn't hurting him. Closely examine his teeth, open his mouth wide, etc. The only time Fozzie didn't eat was when he hurt his jaw... I knew something had to be wrong! 
If his poops are fine and he's acting normal, I would personally chalk it up to the heat or just self regulating. What kind of food are you feeding? I would get some cans of Evo 95% meat or something similar and mix that in, with some warm water.
If his poops are fine and he's acting normal, I would personally chalk it up to the heat or just self regulating. What kind of food are you feeding? I would get some cans of Evo 95% meat or something similar and mix that in, with some warm water.
I would still consider a vet trip. Stella 2 yo adopted schnorkie, played normally, chased her butterflies, not lethargic but kept vomitting undigested food. I thought her food Natural Balance was maybe the cause or she had an obstruction. Exploritory surgery found a thickening pyloric valve and vet had to try his best to repair it. Its been a week and we are still eating a chicken liver pate type food.
So you never know there is truly a problem or no problem unless you make that trip to the vet.
So you never know there is truly a problem or no problem unless you make that trip to the vet.
Once again, not saying a vet is in order, that's up to the OP since she knows her dog...
But a dog who stops eating his/her normal amount but otherwise acting completely normal is different then a dog vomiting.
And way off topic but I read schnorkle and thought... Why is she feeding a schnorkle (snorkel)? Sorry, carry on
But a dog who stops eating his/her normal amount but otherwise acting completely normal is different then a dog vomiting.
And way off topic but I read schnorkle and thought... Why is she feeding a schnorkle (snorkel)? Sorry, carry on