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Hi. I have tried different brands of food with my doggo, but no matter what the situation is the same every time I bring home a new one. It goes like this:
1.) First 3 or 4 times he has the food he eats it like its the best thing he has ever tasted.
2) Shortly after he eats maybe half a bowl at a time, but still consumes the entire dish eventually.
3.) About halfway through the bag being gone he begins eating only once a day, if that. I have to put treats or something on top
in order to get him to eat. And I assure you, he is very hungry. He just doesn't want the dog food.
4.) We try another flavor or brand. Repeat.
I'd really like to get a food and stick with it, so can someone help me out with a solution? All food brands Charlie has had have been Purina, Iams or Science Diet. I currently have him on a Iams Proactive for mature dogs (even though he is only 5 I liked all the nutrients in the food). All of the foods we've tried have been dry so far. I am not opposed to trying something else. Also, yes, I have and still do feed him "people food." No trash foods, just eggs or freshly prepared bland meats. I usually do it to put on top of the food he won't eat otherwise. I know that it is likely habit forming, but Charlie is a very stubborn dog who will very literally starve himself if I let him. He has already lost weight in the past.
If anyone has a suggestion please feel free to share, the more the merrier!
1.) First 3 or 4 times he has the food he eats it like its the best thing he has ever tasted.
2) Shortly after he eats maybe half a bowl at a time, but still consumes the entire dish eventually.
3.) About halfway through the bag being gone he begins eating only once a day, if that. I have to put treats or something on top
in order to get him to eat. And I assure you, he is very hungry. He just doesn't want the dog food.
4.) We try another flavor or brand. Repeat.
I'd really like to get a food and stick with it, so can someone help me out with a solution? All food brands Charlie has had have been Purina, Iams or Science Diet. I currently have him on a Iams Proactive for mature dogs (even though he is only 5 I liked all the nutrients in the food). All of the foods we've tried have been dry so far. I am not opposed to trying something else. Also, yes, I have and still do feed him "people food." No trash foods, just eggs or freshly prepared bland meats. I usually do it to put on top of the food he won't eat otherwise. I know that it is likely habit forming, but Charlie is a very stubborn dog who will very literally starve himself if I let him. He has already lost weight in the past.
If anyone has a suggestion please feel free to share, the more the merrier!