Why is my 1 month puppy not eating?

A sudden disinterest in food may mean your puppy is sick, perhaps intestinal woes. If you suspect something may be wrong, make an appointment with your puppy’s veterinarian. If your puppy eats other kinds of food (like wet food or snacks) and refuses to touch his dry food, he may just be a picky eater.

How long can a 1 month old puppy go without eating?

Besides the long-term risks of puppies not eating as they should, there are some immediate risks to take into account when your puppy refuses to eat. Puppies, unlike older dogs, don’t have fat reserves. Therefore, they can’t go longer than 12 hours without food.

What do you do if your Labrador doesn’t eat?

If your dog won’t eat or drink, he needs to see a vet now. Take your adult Labrador to the vet if he hasn’t eaten anything at all for more than 24 hours – even if he doesn’t have any other symptoms. Unless you know there’s a good reason like moving house.

What causes loss of appetite in puppies?

It could be a bacterial or viral infection, a urinary tract infection, kidney disease, cancer, dental problems or a whole host of other illnesses and diseases that might be to blame for your dog not eating his food anymore or just picking at it.

Why might my puppy not be eating?

Anything from a simple stomach upset, to dental problems can cause appetite loss. Stress – Stress and anxiety caused by people, other animals or the environment can affect your puppy’s desire to eat. For example, this could be due to separation anxiety, a noisy washing machine, or another pet they don’t get along with.

What causes a puppy not to eat?

Illness – If your puppy’s feeling unwell, this can put them off their food. Anything from a simple stomach upset, to dental problems can cause appetite loss. Stress – Stress and anxiety caused by people, other animals or the environment can affect your puppy’s desire to eat.