Some dogs eat everything in sight. In fact, there are even specific bowls to help slow down a dogs eating. My dog is not that dog. Our friends say its our fault and that we spoil her so much. But she has always been picky - even as a puppy. Now five years old, we are constantly trying to figure out how to get her to eat her own food. I wouldnt be able to count on both hands the number of times weve switched up her food.
To some, its not a good idea to change a dogs food too much - but to me, I believe it depends on the dog. Our girl doesnt have a sensitive stomach, and we always transition her slowly. I think the problem is, she is such a huge part of our family that she actually believes she is entitled to what we are eating. And more often than not, we will mix in some meat to her kibble. I know, I know, were enablers.
Weve tried high end foods, grain-free foods, soft-foods, even canned foods. Heck, Merricks Grammys Pot Pie even sounds delicious to me! But, alas, my pup is a food snob. Truthfully, do you ever wonder who got the idea that dogs have to eat the same thing... every. single. day. of. their. lives? Come on, that has to get old... and fast. Sometimes, our girl will go on food strike - she will have kibble in her bowl for a couple days and then finally give in and eat it when she knows we wont mix anything in. Diva, huh?
Ive been researching and have read that heating up dog food helps. Since a dog has an extremely strong sense of smell, heating up their food can help bring out more flavor. A few weeks ago, we decided to give dehydrated food a try. Its made with human grade meats, and its supposed to be really good for your pup. So far, its a hit. She is licking her bowl squeeky clean. Right now, were feeding her Addictions Beef and Zucchini meal. Convenient and easy to prepare, each selection is holistic and hypo-allergenic.
If you have this same problem, keep an eye out on our blog - well be detailing 5 ways to help feed a finicky eater in an upcoming post!
Is your pup picky? What do you do to get him to eat?
