Hey all - Although I agree with all of you regarding the kibble/raw discussion and the feeding tips - I have to stress that PUPPIES EAT - having a puppy, with ribs showing, who doesn't want to eat - is not normal. It is not always just picky eating. I have experienced this first-hand, and in my quest for help and support have heard many of the same answers (try mixing this, try mixing that, have you tried raw) and I tried all of it and it did not help. I have a second dog who is a different breed and the breed is notorious for being picky eaters but as a PUPPY - he ate great. Puppies love to eat. I know there are exceptions to this rule, and no, dogs will not starve themselves - but if something health-wise is wrong - they will eat the bare minimum to survive, causing them to not grow right. So first things first, before you go to tough love or start changing all types of diets - check the health. A blood test is $100 and well worth it to make sure that everything is as it should be. We had a rare case, where we had a 'picky eater' (which I knew was way beyond picky eating) and the blood test told us everything we needed to get her help. So I know it's out there, and I know it's always good to check - if your PUPPY is not eating and is too thin - to make sure everything health-wise is ok.[/QUOTE
I do believe myself and a couple other people gave advice, but also stated that any medical issues should be ruled out first