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How to get my 6-week-old puppy to eat his food instead of eggs?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 12 days old

I have a 6 week old Staffordshire bull terrier puppy. The breeder said she was feeding him 2-3 times a day but didn’t say how much. We are trying to feed him 4 times a day (50g of his puppy meal 3X a day plus scrambled egg for a 4th meal. But he doesn’t eat all of the puppy meal , but all of the scrambled egg. Any advice?

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Laura Johnson VMD

Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on August 2nd, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Goodness Paddy is super cute!

I would cut out the egg. We want growing puppies to eat the puppy food and get the nutrients they need. Dogs are smart and will pick out the parts they want. If you want to add egg to the diet do it less often (1-2 times per week). I think 3 times a day feeding is as much as you should do and I would only do it until 12-14 weeks of age then do twice s day feeding. From your pictures he looks to be a healthy weight. You can add water or a little bit of canned puppy food to the dry to encourage him to eat it. He also may not need as much as you are offering. The bag is good place to find out how much to feed but if the puppy is to think give more or too fat give less.

I wish you all the best!
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