Why is my dog snubbing his food?

Your dog may be responding to your behavioral cues during mealtimes. Or he may be enjoying the attention given when he doesn’t eat his food, reinforcing the bad behavior. By keeping feeding time positive, the overall experience will also provide positive reinforcement for your dog.

How can I get my Dog to eat new food?

Start out by mixing a small amount of the new food in with the old and, over the course of one to two weeks, gradually increase the ratio of the new food and decrease the ratio of the old food until your dog is only consuming the new food.

Can a dog gain weight from extra Kibble in dog food?

A few extra bits of kibble might not seem like a lot, but it can massively contribute to weight gain. Most commercial dog food comes with feeding guidelines on the packaging based on your dog’s weight and activity levels. If you’re ever unsure, ask your vet.

What happens if your dog eats picky dog food?

Understand the impact of picky eating. Your dog will eventually become nutritionally deficient if he is not eating a well-balanced diet. Dog food is formulated to meet all the nutritional needs of dogs. They are not humans and thus cannot thrive on a human diet.

What to look for in a dog food brand?

Look for: 1 Something age-appropriate for your dog (eg puppy, adult, senior) 2 A commercial dog food that is labelled as ‘complete’ 3 A manufacturer who is part of the Pet Food Manufacturer’s Association (PFMA)

When to mix new dog food with old dog food?

PetMD recommends the following feeding ratio: On day one, mix 20 percent of the new food with 80 percent of the old. On day two, mix 40 percent of the new food with 60 percent of the old. On day three, mix 60 percent of the new food with 40 percent of the old.

What to do if your dog won’t eat Kibble?

Dogs are smart and quickly learn that if they don’t eat their kibble right away, they might get some tasty treats instead. Rather than jumping right to table scraps or a new food, see if mixing kibble with canned food, or gently heating the canned food is helpful.

Why does my dog not like the new dog food?

Your dog may not seem to tolerate the new food, no matter how slowly you go, and that’s OK too. Slowly shift him back to the old food and start again with something else after giving his tummy a break. It could be that the new dog food contains ingredients to which your dog has an intolerance or allergy.