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Originally Posted by MaWilliams3  Bruiser is recommended to have a cup and half of kibble a day. He only eats half of that. No people food and only low cal training treats. Is there a way to bump up his intake? I put out the recommended amount but it'll last nearly 48 hours in his bowl. |
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There are a number of things you can try. Add some grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled over his food. Feed him after exercising him so that hopefully he is hungry. Add some warm liquid to his kibble and let the kibble soften before feeding him.
This is one of the reasons I don't like free feeding - if food is always available dogs often can turn up fussy noses at it.
And if he is not skinny and a good weight maybe he is eating enough for his frame and metabolism. We have a good thread somewhere here on what an in shape dog looks like - but basically from above looking down on your dog you should be able to see his *waist*. In touching him ribs should be easily felt - but not really visible (except for a few certain breeds). Muscles should feel toned and easily palpable
I don't know how much your boy weighs mine weighs as an adult 6-61/4 pounds. He gets a little more than 1/2 c of raw a day - plus training treats. It is only on our most active days he would get a cup or a cup and 1/2.
These are all things I have heard on here - I have been blessed with healthy eaters who would never think to turn up a nose at food! I know my dogs are unwell when they turn down food!