I had that problem with Mia. I called the vet and this is what he advised.
First he told me this is only and only for when the dog wont eat.
He told me to buy gerber 2nd stage babyfood. Only the meat flavor ones.
This is only so they can get something in their stomach and open their appetite. Also you should only give her about two or three teaspoons.
Also Nutri-cal. The Nutrical has something that makes them eat. Usually they only need it when the're very very young but the vet told me to keep a tube around for those days Mia wont eat.
I changed her food thinking that would solve the problem but it didnt she still sometimes goes days when she wont want to eat. What I do is. (instructed by vet) when I take her for a walk I hand feed her her kibble.
The vet said that is the easiest way to force feed them. They are so eager to walk that if they see you wont let them walk until they take kibble from your and eat it. I just tell Mia. "take it" until she does.
Hope this helps.
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