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My 6-week-old puppy cries when eating. Why is he doing that?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month old

Why does a 6week old puppy cry when he eats

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 6th, 2016

Puppies often cry when they are eating, it's not unusual and they usually grow out of it within a few weeks.

17Pet Parents found this answer helpful

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk
Veterinarian
He may have a painful condition in his mouth, for example loose or infected tooth, gingivitis, wound in the mouth or in the throat or even problems with masticatory muscles. If he continues to cry while eating you should get him checked by your local vets.
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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM
Veterinarian
Try feeding him good quality canned puppy food and see whether he cries with that as well. There is a possibility that chewing loarger kibble hurts his gums. If he cries with the soft canned food also, then you may want to have a vet examine his mouth and throat. It could also just be a puppy habit,.
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