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Rubedo · 07-12-2010, 05:16 AM

Alright, I've learned the hardway that my pup is an EXTREMELY picky eater.

I got her last July and started her on Eukanuba Dry Food, that lasted all of two weeks before she got tired of that.

Then Eukanuba Canned food, that lasted 4 days.

Purina puppy chow lasted a month until she saw what my other Terriers (Jack Russells) were eating and wanted that.

So for the past 9 months or so she's been eating Pedigree Kibbles and Bits with no problems.

Now she suddenly upped and stopped eating it. My dad used to breed Dobermans and told me that I've been babying her too much and I should start showing her that she needs to eat by removing the food bowl after a certain amount of time if she doesn't eat.

This went on for a few days and she lost too much weight by my standard so I started feeding her "Natural Choice - Puppy Beef and Vegetable Dinner" (3.5 oz) Once in the morning and once at night.

She's been eating this food like if it's running away from her.

But

I know when you're switching dog foods it needs to be a gradual process, but in this scenario she wouldn't touch the Pedigree, even if she was starving.

Now, she has diarrhea (See title =P).

How can I alleviate this problem?

Any home remedy recommendations?

07-12-2010, 05:16 AM	#1
Rubedo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 8	Runny Stool Alright, I've learned the hardway that my pup is an EXTREMELY picky eater. I got her last July and started her on Eukanuba Dry Food, that lasted all of two weeks before she got tired of that. Then Eukanuba Canned food, that lasted 4 days. Purina puppy chow lasted a month until she saw what my other Terriers (Jack Russells) were eating and wanted that. So for the past 9 months or so she's been eating Pedigree Kibbles and Bits with no problems. Now she suddenly upped and stopped eating it. My dad used to breed Dobermans and told me that I've been babying her too much and I should start showing her that she needs to eat by removing the food bowl after a certain amount of time if she doesn't eat. This went on for a few days and she lost too much weight by my standard so I started feeding her "Natural Choice - Puppy Beef and Vegetable Dinner" (3.5 oz) Once in the morning and once at night. She's been eating this food like if it's running away from her. But I know when you're switching dog foods it needs to be a gradual process, but in this scenario she wouldn't touch the Pedigree, even if she was starving. Now, she has diarrhea (See title =P). How can I alleviate this problem? Any home remedy recommendations?