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Dog not eating properly

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CanadianGran Thu 31-Aug-23 19:44:14

I would try a few different brands, or add a tiny bit of broth or tinned food to her dry food.

My dog scarfs down her food, but my DD's dog eats very daintily! They have found a brand of wet food she likes, and they add it to her dry food.

Oldbat1 Thu 31-Aug-23 19:41:48

My 15yr old has given up eating any dog food! Is your dog old? All my old dogs were very picky at the end. Vet told me to try warming food (obv not kibble) weve given her tinned sardines tinned tuna today i gave her freshly cooked pasta. If your dog is a youngster then i wouldnt pander to her though. Good luck!

Hetty58 Thu 31-Aug-23 19:35:23

Nanjust60, my little JRT is fed the best food going - but sometimes gets picky too (as does the cat). I've found that scattering it in the garden brings about a change of attitude. It's not safely waiting in her bowl - and the birds might eat it!

Sometimes I buy minced turkey and boil it with water. Both dog and cat enjoy it as a change.

midgey Thu 31-Aug-23 19:31:09

Have you tried leaving her hungry or give her food to the cat! A little competition is good for them, but make sure you put her food away after ten minutes. My dog is a hoover so it’s not a problem that I have!

ParlorGames Thu 31-Aug-23 19:29:17

Many years ago, our family had a dog who was also very picky with her food. Mum tried all sorts of different dog food but the contrary hound just wasn't interested. She was taken to the vet who could find nothing wrong and simply stated that the dog wouldn't starve herself and we were to persevere with the one brand of dog food. Vet was right, the dog soon started eating.

Nanjust60 Thu 31-Aug-23 19:15:46

Hi all

Just wondered if any of you have had dogs ours is a poodle that picks at their food we have mentioned it to the vet and she says she is basically trying it on but it’s getting us quite anxious now we have tried changing her good a little but that doesn’t work either any ideas ?