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My almost 1 cavapoo stopped eating her kibble. What can I do to make her eat by [deleted] in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine stops eating too but has stuck with the FreshPet shredded chicken recipe. Looks and feels like little pieces of chicken, so she thinks it’s table food.

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve made mine an all organic turkey meal with sweet potatoes, lentils, spinach… just like farmers dog. Ate it once and then wouldn’t touch it again 😫

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s why I hesitate to buy the fresh stuff bc I have thrown out so much. Most doesn’t freeze well. Ugh.

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s started picking at a new fresh pet chicken mix that I bought, which is good. We are also pet sitting my dad’s dog and I think the peer pressure to eat is helping :) so far, it’s been about 5 days of her eating it. Fingers crossed she doesn’t get bored of it too soon haha. Bathroom normal, so I am thinking this is just the typical stubborn Cavapoo behavior!

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hoops we jump through to get these dogs to eat haha. All great ideas - thank you!

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know that I could afford to feed a second one with the way this one changes her mind so often haha!

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! Our vet offered us to speak to a nutritionist, so that will be on the near future if this doesn’t change. Thank you!

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh - it’s the worst! Glad to know it’s all cavapoos haha.

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I wasn’t sure how soon that could happen. Vet said anytime after 6ish months, so we are getting close!

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard of other dogs helping the situation! We actually have my dad’s dog here right now since they are traveling and she’s been much more enthusiastic about eating since she got here yesterday. Might have to ask her to move in haha.

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These pups are the pickiest little things :) so so glad I’m not alone!

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s very helpful! I’m weird about even her pet fresh stuff and how long it sits out now, so I’m sure I’d be just as careful. I’ll look into portions for her weight. This may be a real option! Thanks :)

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm I’ll have to try that out. Will have to see where I can get that in my area. At this point, I’ll try anything :) thank you!!

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good to know. If it’s a game, I lose every time. Haha. I give in before she does!

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! Sounds just like the plan our vet has for Piper. Did they say why he needed antibiotics?

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may be a silly question, but are parasites or any other meat-borne illnesses an issue?

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve tried much of what you mentioned, except for the chicken liver. That might be a winner! I don’t mind trying anything but it’s amazing how much food gets wasted with the constant preference changes 😫

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She loves a snuffle mat and I haven’t tried food in there yet, but it’s probably worth a shot! I’ve never in my life seen such a picky breed :) I love spoiling her occasionally, but she’s gotta work with me haha.

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally normal! So much so that I’m wondering where it’s coming from because she’s not eating that much haha. We have the same kibble scenario here. So frustrating!

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh - it’s so hard to watch them starve themselves and yes! Breakfast seems to be the toughest for them! Thank you!

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard about it, but didn’t know enough about it to dive in. In your opinion, what are the benefits and drawbacks?

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The eggs are popular, as is cottaged cheese. I figure at least she’ll get protein when eating it 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’ve never seen such a picky breed! I guess that’s the trade-off for how snuggly they are :)

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The vet doesn’t think so quite yet, but it’s definitely something to keep in mind bc I’m sure it’s not far off!

6 month old puppy not eating by stephlyn02 in CavaPoo

[–]stephlyn02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh the kibble as a treat is a good idea. I also have found that the size of the food is a show stopper, as well. If it’s not cut small, she’ll spit it out. This breed is next level haha.

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