Doberman Puppy Wont Eat In The Morning?

[dobman]

my 9 week old doberman puppy will only eat at night. Took him to the vet and they said he was fine.

Have any of you had this issue with your doberman?

[BlastFromthePast]

I haven't had this exact problem, but I wonder if he's just not hungry in the morning. Most adults (humans) eat not long after getting up because they know they have to go to work., but kids (who are more in tune with what they actually feel/need) don't always want to eat first thing. It may take two or three hours before they start to feel hungry and want to eat. I wonder if your puppy is this way.

[Rich S]

Our guy Magnum is the same way. Most days he will only eat during the evening. The vet thinks it could be the hot weather, or the fact he isn't fixed. Don't worry too much about it though. Just make sure he is getting enough food and keep an eye on his weight.

[Tombo]

Wow.. I didn't think dobermans could be like that :confused:

My doby will eat anything in sight, it's like he is always starving and he'll even cry when he doesnt get a bedtime snack..lol

i took him to the vet (to see if he had worms) or anything of that sort. and they said its perfectly natural for a doberman to wanna keep eating because of them being so hyper.

Does any one else have this problem? and how i maybe could stop it and get my doberman on a regular eating habit?

[BlastFromthePast]

Tombo, is your doberman overweight? If not, I wouldn't worry about how much he's eating...unless of course buying the food is breaking the bank.

[FancyFace]

I like to offer my dogs food three times each day. That way, if one isn't hungry at one mealtime, he'll still have two other opportunities to eat.

[sally]

You will some good assistance from this website listed below regarding the diet for your dog in a clear manner,
http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/advice/t-8082.html
http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/breeds/Dobermann.htm
http://home.att.net/~wdcusick/DobermanPinscher.html
http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070210073513AAtIrOJ

[Alicia S]

Yeah Magnum is a picky eater too. The only thing you should worry about is his weight, especially because he is a puppy. Pups need some fat on their body to mature properly.

[Beth E]

When Star was a puppy, she was the same way, only ate in the evening.

I think Dobermans are so curious that life and everything to do with it, is far more important than eating.

I wouldn't worry about it. Star is in her 13th year, and she turned out fine.

[dobman]

thanks for all the replies. I"m gong to swtich his food one more time and see if that helps at all.

thanks

[tomc]

What food

Choose a dry food intended specifically for puppies, avoiding generic foods and those that sell for unusually low prices. We suggest brand name puppy food because it is impossible to distinguish good dog food from poor dog food simply by looking at the ingredient list on the label. Many things that owners look for, such as high protein levels and extra vitamins, are more likely to be harmful than helpful. For example, overfeeding and over supplementation are factors contributing to hip dysplasia. If you have a large-breed puppy, purchase "large breed" puppy food. The actual formula is different, not just the the kibble size, and is better for very rapidly growing puppies.

How often


Offer food to young puppies three times a day. If your puppy isn't hungry that often, reduce the frequency. After ten or twelve weeks of age, feed twice a day.
Even adult dogs should have their food split into morning and evening feedings. When fed once a day dogs become overly hungry and are more likely to overeat at mealtime.
Let your puppy eat as much as she wants in fifteen minutes and then pick up the food dish. Having food continually available encourages overeating, and chubby puppies are more likely to have hip dysplasia and weight problems later in life. Also, because free-fed puppies never get very hungry, they don't enjoy their food unless given special treats. The combination of special treats and freely available food encourages them to become bored, overweight and picky.

[Rich S]

We'll have to give you your own section on the site "Ask tomc".

Another great post. Thanks for sharing.