Jig is kind of like that. He goes through a day or 2 where he just won't eat anything but his jerky treats. I've tried so many things with him, I'd write a book trying to tell you them all here. I can tell if he's doing OK by feeling his body. If his bones are sticking out, then he's not getting enough in my eyes. I've force fed him, but I don't like to do it.
Lately, I've tried a tip from the "dog whisperer". He says that most dogs like to work. So, I take him out and run him for at least a half hour. He comes back more willing to try his food. I wouldn't say hungry, but he eats better. Another thing is satin balls. He seems to really like those, but I don't want to become dependant on those. He needs to eat food, not raw hamburger juiced up to make dogs fat.
I know this can be frustrating. I worry about Jig all the time. But, if 2 vets have told you he's healthy. Stick with that. Maybe he's just not a big eater. Just because he doesn't eat a half a can doesn't mean he's not getting adequate nutrition. It takes me at least 3 or 4 days to get through a whole can and I have 2 dogs. He'll eat when he's hungry. Be consistent.
Oh, one more thing.....Jig likes cottage cheese mixed with his food. He's done well with that. I only put about a teaspoon in and mix it around so he can't pick it out.
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