| Re: Feeding Times
Check the ingredients on the back of the bag of dog food you're feeding...at least the first ingredient should be some kind of meat (not meat by-products)...if you tell us what brand you're feeding, we might be able to tell you if it is a "better" food.
I'd go ahead and mix a small amount of meat into their dry food (kibble)...I really think it helps them to have a bit of unprocessed protein...if she doesn't eat it after 15-30 minutes, pick it up. Don't offer her any more food until her evening meal...then do the same thing. If she doesn't eat it within about 15 minutes, pick it up. She may hold out a couple of days, but WILL start eating her food eventually.
Do feed twice a day; it is much better for them.
Check how much you're feeding also...if you are feeding too much, she may turn her nose up at her next meal. I have a multiple dog household...two inhale their food, and two are/were picky eaters. For a while, I was having to HAND FEED the two picky eaters and then half the time they still wouldn't eat so I understand your frustration. But I think you'll see improvement if you follow what everyone has suggested...it worked for my two!
Good luck with your girl.  |