My puppy won't eat and is losing weight. What can I do at home?

Have him examined by a veterinarian. A stool sample should be rechecked for intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. Puppies typically require multiple deworming to clear parasites. Malabsorption or maldigestion issues should also be ruled out. Review the vaccination history with the veterinarian to confirm Brownie is adequately protected against illness.

I would recommend that you have Smokey examined by a vet. It is very unusual for a puppy to go so long without eating. If you aren’t seeing vomiting, then possible causes for the not eating could be a GI obstruction or infection or internal organ disease. The vet may recommend blood work or other testing based on the examination and Smokey’s medical history.

It can be normal for some dogs to be picky eaters, especially if they are rewarded with human food if they wait long enough. It is not normal however for Yuki to be losing weight. I would recommend seeing your veterinarian to rule out a medical problem first - if she seems otherwise healthy you can then discuss trying to find a commercial dog food that she likes (canned food might be an option), or discuss talking to a nutritionist to formulate a balanced home cooked diet.

Oh dear! If Piper has not eaten in seven days and is acting lethargic, this is definitely not normal - she needs to see a veterinarian as soon as possible, as this sounds like a potentially life-threatening problem. I would recommend taking her to an emergency clinic tonight to be seen. The veterinarian there can do blood work and x-rays if needed to help diagnose the problem and see what kind of treatment is needed. If you're not sure where to take her, try calling your regular vet's office - their voicemail message should have contact information for your nearest ER or an on-call doctor for emergencies.

Have Stella examined by your veterinarian to diagnose any underlying medical conditions for her lack of weight gain. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites, bacterial overgrowth or malabsorption/maldigestion conditions. Feed a good quality canned or dry large breed puppy food. Stop hand feeding her. Dogs thrive on routine, so begin a consistent schedule for feeding. Prepare her food and leave it down for 20 minutes before picking it up whether she has eaten or not. Repeat this at the next mealtime. Be firm and be consistent. She will not starve. She will eat when she gets hungry. You can mix in a bit of warm water or a teaspoon of plain baby food to stimulate the appetite.

Some dewormers may cause some gastrointestinal upset. It is good that Frankie will drink water and keep it down. Consider mixing in some unflavored PediaLyte. Try a bland diet again but warm it slightly or mix in a teaspoon of baby food to stimulate his appetite. Once he is eating regularly, transition slowly to the regular diet. If he still refuses to eat in the next 24 hours, have him examined by your veterinarian

Your puppy is so cute! Try adding some gently warmed low sodium chicken broth to her food to tempt her to eat. You can also offer her some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts. If she still isn't eating her food in the morning and/or refuses to eat the things I suggested, I would have her seen by a vet. I hope this helps!