Hi there, pika our golden doodle has become fussy with food. She doesn’t eat in the morning but will then eat both breakfast and dinner at night. She has been sleepy (potentially lethargic) during the days but when we get moving she’s ok. Is this normal for feeding or should we take her to a vet to see if she’s sick? Her poops are a mix between solid and loose (not diarrhea but not solid) should we be seeing a vet?

Updated On August 13th, 2018

Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Female | spayed | 1 year old | 66 lbs

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Answered By Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

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Hi there! I would not be concerned about Pika’s chosen eating schedule at all. Some dogs are less food-motivated than others. However, if she has consistently loose stool she may benefit from a probiotic or by switching to a diet that is more digestible for her particular GI system. I would start with a fecal exam to make sure she doesn’t have some kind of parasitic infection or bacterial overgrowth casing the looser stool and then go from there. Your veterinarian should be able to clarify what, if anything, is going on. Hope that helps!

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