I can't tell with hairy dogs by looking at them. Can you feel his ribs? Can you feel a layer of fat between the ribs and skin? Can you readily feel his spine through the skin on his back?
To ween him off handfeeding, make sure you hand feed him the full meals for two weeks, then handfeed him 3/4 of a meal and leave the rest for him to eat on his own. Back off in increments until he is eating entirely on his own.
Has he been checked by your vet? Some medical problems have symptoms of poor appetite... these should be checked... |