Is your dog not eating dry food? There are a lot of different reasons why a dog may turn up it's nose at their food. Refusing to eat dry dog food could just mean that your dog is a picky eater, but it also could be a sign of a more serious health problem. If your dog won’t eat dry food, here are some steps you can take to help get them eating again.
Make sure he’s healthy
If your dog normally eats their food with gusto and has suddenly stopped eating, the most important thing to do is rule out any serious health problems. Many dogs won’t eat if they’re not feeling well, especially if they’re suffering from intestinal or dental issues, so you should visit your veterinarian to make sure nothing’s wrong. But if your dog eats other kinds of food (like wet food or snacks) and refuses to touch his dry food, it may mean he’s a picky eater.
Break bad habits
If you offer your dog a large variety of foods, they may turn up his nose at their regular dry food to see if you’ll offer them something better — especially if you have given them wet food or human food. Stick to the same thing every day and only offer your dog their regular dry food to help curb their picky tendencies over time.
Try enhancing his meal
Some dogs just don’t like the taste or texture of dry food. If your dog is not eating their dry food, you may want to mix a small amount of wet food with his dry food to make it more palatable. If you do decide to add wet food to his regular meal, remember to scale back the amount of dry food to avoid over-feeding him.
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