Hi all,

My year old lab has been acting a little funny the last 2 days. He will not eat his food right away. We feed him twice a day (morning and evening). He will just look at us when we tell him to go eat. He then goes up to his bowl and will sniff it. I have been putting a few pieces in my hand and he will eat them from my hand. He will eventually eat his food. This morning I moved the bowl closer to him and he jumped back like there was something wrong with his bowl. He seems fine, no changes in behaviour, and he plays just the same. What could this be? I know any changes in regards to food should be checked by a vet. I will be taking him if this continues. But for now since he is still eating what could be the problem? Let me also add that he does not get any table scraps. We have given him boiled chicken mixed with his food, though very rarely (maybe 4 times in the past year). TIA

He sounds just like my yorkie mix. See my message under "My dog won't eat." If you find the answer, could you post it please? I'll post back if my vet comes up with anything, too.

Deanne

Hi, aj,
Give him some time to get over this.
Put his food down, give him about 30 minutes, and if not eaten, pick it back up. Put it down again in the evening.
Do you take him for brisk 45 min walks every day? If he is not getting enough exercise (or work!), he just may not be hungry. Working makes anyone hungry, including dogs. Best wishes.

Hello,

Thank you all for your responses. Tiko is doing just fine. Yesterday, we brought him home from daycare and he went at his bowl like normal. He must have not being feeling well for a few days. We started giving him new treats on the weekend and they must not have sit well with him. They are called Science Diet cookies if you were wondering.

Hi, aj,
Glad it worked out OK. You are welcome for the responses.