My 6-month-old puppy isn't eating much but is still playful. Why?

Hazel could be teething, which would make it sore for her to eat, so I would try soaking her food in gently warmed low sodium beef or chicken broth to try to tempt her to eat. You can also soak her food in warm water, or give her boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice. I would recommend getting her a teething toy from the pet store that can be frozen, which would help if she has sore teeth. A healthy dog will not starve themselves for more than three days, so if she refuses to eat after trying the methods I suggested above, I would take her into the vet for a health check.

It could be that Mila may have overexerted herself playing, which would be why she isn't as energetic. She could also be going through a growth spurt, which would make her a little quieter. Teething would also reduce her appetite, so I would try to tempt her to eat by soaking her dry puppy food in gently warmed low sodium chicken or beef broth, or warming up canned puppy food. I would not worry just yet, but if she still hasn't eaten in another 24 hours and refuses the food suggestions I made, then I would take her into the vet for an exam.

At this age it is expected for your puppy to eat less. Usually between 6-8 months of age puppies have less calorie requirement and will go from needing three meals daily to two meals daily. As long as she continues to eat dualy, act normal and is playful there likely isn’t anything to worry about. Best wishes and take care.

Some dogs are slower eaters than others, but I see that Kisses is four months old. This is the age when puppies are teething, and it could be painful for her to eat, causing her to eat slower or not eat all her food. Try soaking her food in warm water, or gently warmed low sodium beef of chicken broth to make her food softer. This may help encourage her to eat. If this doesn't work, then I would have her seen by a vet as a decrease in appetite can be a sign of a medical illness. Best of luck!

If he is playful, active , growing and not losing weight it is unlikely he is sick but you should schedule a vet check if you are concerned. Most pups will have a reduced appetite as their growing slows down

If it's been less than 24 hours since Tiger ate, I wouldn't be too concerned about him just yet especially since he is acting normally Try offering him some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts; if he eats that, feed him this diet for a couple of days before slowly adding back in his normal diet. Now if he refuses to eat this, and/or develops other signs such as lethargy, vomiting, not drinking water, vomiting water, or diarrhea, then take him into a vet as soon as possible.

Sometimes puppies can have a slight decrease in appetite when they first come home since it is a big adjustment, however it sounds like you've had her a few days. Given her age and her breed I'd recommend seeing a veterinarian to make sure she doesn't have low blood sugar, parasites, or another medical problem affecting her appetite. If she also seems weak, lethargic or disoriented you should see an emergency veterinarian as soon as possible. She is adorable!