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Originally Posted by Yorkiekids  I can use some help here too. I just got my 3 year old yorkipoo about two weeks ago. When I got him they told me he was intimitated when the other dogs would eat, and not go by the bowls until they all left them. They had him on Science Diet. I use taste of the wild, and he won't eat it unless I put some rice on it, and then I have to feed him in a separate room. He seems thin to me. Is there a good way to switch him over, and to break his cycle of being afraid of eating around the other dogs. Hope you don't mind me using your post to ask a question, but I thought they kind of went together. |
You'll get more replies if you re post your situation separately. It's hard to help when one has to read throught two different topics, similar as they may be.
Mix his old food with the new gradually over a few weeks. Feed him in a separate room till his weight is acceptable and he feels more comfortable in your home. Then gradually move his food, maybe like a foot a day or so until he eats where you want him to. Be patient with him. You may have to separate them with a child's gate to make him feel safe when in sight of the other dogs. It may take time to do this, it's not going to happen overnight.
Good Luck!
Also, take him to your vet to rule out and medical reasons for low weight before you start working with him.