5 month cockerpoo gone off his food.

[Beautiful3]

My puppy has gone off his food. I've tried different food and really mashing it up, also treats. He tried to eat but yelped. Could it be his teeth? 3 fell out a few days ago. Do I need to take him to the vets?

[TheyAllFloat]

If puppy teeth are falling out it may be that his teeth are really sore.

If you feed him soft/wet food does he eat it?

Apart from that, teenage dogs often have a decrease on their interest in food and get a bit picky. Adding tasty toppers, such as a bit of wet food, a bit of tinned fish or an egg can all help.

[TheyAllFloat]

Sorry, meant to say that despite all that, taking him to the vet to be sure is always a sensible decision.

[Beautiful3]

@TheyAllFloat thank you for your reply, I appreciate your advice. I'll boil an egg and see how he gets on.

[adaline]

He could be teething.

Have you tried things like frozen carrot to help soothe his gums?

[Beautiful3]

He's managed to eat some tuna in water and a scrambled egg. I'm relieved he is now eating. Thanks @TheyAllFloat. Great idea @adaline I will try a frozen carrot.

[lisag1969]

Maybe try and look in his mouth incase he has an infection. X
Also if you are not already giving him wet food try this.
Mine went of his food for days when he was a baby wouldn't eat for days.
I gradually changed him over to , Lily's kitchen organic chicken and vegetable bake. nice and gentle. He's been great ever since. X

[Beautiful3]

Thanks @lisag1969 when my husband gets home, I'll get him to help me look inside his mouth. I have put my fingers in and his gums feel very hot, it seems sore at the back on one side. If it seems Infected i will take him to the vets. His food is not cheap as i can only get it from pets at home, but will give the lily's kitchen organic a go (if this continues over the next few days.)