Poodle wont eat

Question
Kuji is my Miniature poodle, He is 11 years old. I have been feeding him Mighty Dog food ( 1/2 can a day) and leaving dry food out all the time. He was eating great until about 7 days ago. He won't eat the wet food at all and will hardly touch the dry food. I have tried everything to get him to eat. His personality has changed lately also and sometimes he acts like he is afraid of us,He has stopped playing and just lays on the couch kinda listless 90 % of the time. He will eat pupperoni treats. He gets one each night.Hope you can help.

Answer
Hello Erma,

So sorry to hear your little guy is going through this problem.  At 11 years old and with what you have been feeding him it sounds like he may need to see a vet.  11 years can be old or it can be young depending on what kind of nutrition he has been eating over the course of his life.  You have heard the saying "you are what you eat" well this goes for animals as well.  The body changes over time and refusing to eat and play can be a sign of poor health.  After you have your vet take a look, you will have a better understanding on what the problem is.  I would get him on better food and treats for sure.  
Best wishes for you and your dog.

Let me know what happens.
Susan Potts,CPG
www.pipschoice.com
susanpotts@pipschoice.com