We have had many dogs over the years but Gracie was the first dog that either of us ever had that refused to eat dog food. We tried everything. She just rejected even the best brands of dog food. I bought flavor enhancers and even tried soaking the food in chicken broth. We were getting desperate because she would not eat. Finally I found recipes for home made dog food and learned how to cook for her and she was good with that. Then I bought her a freeze dried commercial raw dog food called Stella & Chewy's which she loved more than anything she had ever eaten. It can be kind of expensive so mixing it with homemade food is another option. That is how she has always eaten and when we got another dog we just fed him the same way. Gracie is now 7 years old and still will not eat traditional dog food. After reading about how traditional pet food is made and what they put in it I can understand why. She has never had a health issue and is a happy healthy little dog as is her brother, Buster. They may have more exotic tastes in food than some dogs but they sure enjoy their meals. |