15 month heeler/lab/collie mix skips a meal once or twice a week

it's not unusual, but i wouldn't say it's normal. as long as he's healthy, i wouldn't worry about it.

have you tried giving him less food?

>>2375591
Usually I give him around 1/2 a cup to 1/4 a cup less than what the bag says as per vet instructions and because i know those bags are just trying to sell more food.

I could try reducing that a little more and see how it goes.

But yeah he's healthy though so I guess it's okay. I'll see what the vet says next checkup.

Try reducing the amount of food you give him, this sounds like a dog who isn't quite as eager to eat because he is overfed (not that I am saying he is fat, he looks at a healthy weight). Some dogs can eat until you can roll them and others are a little more conservative and only eat when they are hungry. I wouldn't worry but see if he becomes more eager if you cut back a little on the amount you offer.

>>2375596

Okay will do. Thanks as well.

Some dogs are just like that.
If he's not underweight or struggling to keep weight on, I wouldn't worry about it.

Certain breeds are more "I love food" than others.

When I worked at a kennel there were some dogs we got in regularly who I just knew wouldn't always eat. We had a few that lived there. Every once in a while they'd skip a meal.

Does he like chews like pig ears/rawhides, enough to eat them on days he skips meals? It might make you (YOU not him) feel better to give him a large milk bone and/or a edible chew of some kind, on the days he doesn't eat.