Question for dog people!

Dogs are like people. They aren't always hungry. Some dogs don't eat as much as others. I had a Samoyed for years who would eat half his food, then go back later sometimes, but sometimes wouldn't. He just regulated himself. I wouldn't worry, unless she's lethargic, seems like she's in pain, or has other obvious signs that something is wrong. If she's happy, healthy, and energetic, she probably just doesn't want to eat that much.

My dog is like this too. She's a Westiepoo, only 12 pounds. The guidelines say to feed her 1/2 to 1 cup a day. It's rare she'll eat a whole cup. Sometimes, only half (although she gets the whole cup). I think it depends on her activity levels that day; days when I'm at work she's sleeping most of the day so hasn't used up much energy. She's always up for treats, though! So, now that I know she'll eat, I don't worry about it too much. I've also tried different brands of food (gradually blending it in), and I've found one she doesn't seem to mind. She's never gobbled her whole dinner (except on special occasions like Thanksgiving when she gets some turkey added in to her dogfood....THEN she'll eat the whole thing!).

Just keep an eye on her, if everything else stays ok then leave her to it. You're just changed her food maybe this one gives her a Fuller feeling. My dog has never been a big eater, though she will always scoff treats if she gets the chance. Since she isn't a big eater we just make sure the food she does have is quality food so she gets all the nutrients she needs

Have you had her checked out by the vets? Is she drinking enough water, or quite a lot? My dogs will sometimes go without food for a day or so - that's kind of a breed trait though, they're Huskies. Mya once went 3 days with only half a cup. They're all happy and healthy though.

If you are concerned, stop giving her treats for a while. Dogs around that age can have a tendency to become fussy eaters, if she knows there is a possibility of a tasty treat...why bother with the normal food lol.

1 of my boys, Kai doesn't like eating too close after being walked either.

But yeah, so long as the vet says she's fine, she's drinking enough water, she's lively, alert and is still putting on weight (defo not getting skinnier) then I, personally, wouldn't worry too much :-))

Are you free feeding her? If so, that can create a picky eater. If you are free feeding, try putting her food down for 20 minutes and then pick it up until her next scheduled feeding. Then put it back down at the next feeding and leave it down for 20 minutes. Then pick it up. A healthy dog will not starve themselves.

At her age, she may have just finished a growth spurt and may be self regulating her food, too.

One of my dogs is like that.. some days he is hungry and eats all this food and other days he doesn't eat much at all. I just leave the food there and he will eat when he's hungry. He is about 2 years old, active and plays with my other dogs all the time... Oh yes and never passes up on a treat! I wouldn't worry about it unless you notice activity and physical changes then I would say take him to the vet.