not hungry puppy lab?

[MILO]

Good Point.

Do you think to switch him to adult food now is to soon. He weighs around 60 pounds now.

[tuttifrutti]

I don't have much experience with larger dogs, but I believe that they still grow for the first 2 years of their life, so i would think you would wait a little longer to switch to adult food. You can always call your vet and ask about that.

[Jamiya]

Actually, I believe with large breeds you are supposed to switch to adult food sooner. Many breeders switch at 4 months, I believe. A large breed dog should be grown more slowly, to avoid future problems with joints. It is MUCH better for them to be slightly underweight than to be overweight.

About switching foods - it's a good practice to select 2-4 different high-quality foods and then rotate them throughout the year. That way, the dog gets a different mix of proteins and vitamins, etc. Every food is different.

However, I wouldn't hand feed the dog or coddle him when he doesn't eat. That just sets you up for all sorts of weirdness around meal time. If he got into something, his tummy is probably just upset. If it is hot, he may just have less appetite. I would put down what you want him to eat, then pick it up in 20 minutes or so and don't give it back until the next scheduled feeding.

If he continues to not eat enough, he isn't passing stool, or starts vomiting or acting lethargic, give your vet a call!

[Dukesdad]

[MILO]