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18 Month-Old Cocker Spaniel Doesn't Always Eat

by Tom
(Carbondale, PA USA)

We have an 18-month old male cocker spaniel and he goes through periods when he just won't eat - he can go without food for 2 - 3 days sometimes.

Is this normal?

We got him when he was 4 months old and the breeder recommended Eucanuba brand dry dog food.

He eventually seemed to grow tired of just the dry food so we started to mix it with a little wet brand food such as Cesar or Beneful.

Unfortunately, after a while he grew tired of this too.

We have since been mixing the dry food with table food, such as roast beef or steak and he still will go through days when he won't eat.

Any suggestions or recommendations?

Thank you.

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I Used To Have The Same Problem!
by: Nichol

I used to have the same problem with both of my cocker spaniels. I don't know if it is cocker spaniels in general or just my luck, but both of mine have very sensitive tummies.

I have found that my male needs food that is corn and wheat free and my female needs food that is grain free.

Since the change in food my cocker spainels don't miss a meal.

Hope this helps. Good Luck!

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Not Eating
by: Anonymous

I just got a 2 year-old male cocker spaniel today. I've tried two different types of dog food. He won't eat either one. The first kind wasn't a good kind, so I purchased a higher quality brand. He still won't eat, but he will eat some scraps. It's worrying me because he is on the skinny side.

I'm trying to get some advice from other owners - any ideas?

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by: Anonymous

Don't worry, your cocker spaniel will eat when he's hungry!

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