Can someone help me

[pepsi mcnabb]

Pepsi is 6mos,now he's starting these funny eating habits,all he wants is snacks.i started out feeding him joy,he did good with then for a while then one day he didnt want that anymore,he went that whole day without eating until last that night he made his way over to the bowl.we went to the vet for regular check up and they gave us science diet puppy,he did good the first few days now im right back where i started .can someone help me

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by pepsi mcnabb

Pepsi is 6mos,now he's starting these funny eating habits,all he wants is snacks.i started out feeding him joy,he did good with then for a while then one day he didnt want that anymore,he went that whole day without eating until last that night he made his way over to the bowl.we went to the vet for regular check up and they gave us science diet puppy,he did good the first few days now im right back where i started .can someone help me

You know, I'm a breeder and going through this very same thing with a 6 month wee lil girl. She'll eat fine when there's competitive eating, mother and brother around. Or there's treats.....cheerios, or other such treats. But, put a plate with kibbles, chicken or cheese on it......NOT!!!!!. I went back to the Science Diet Puppy, making it soupy and warm, like when they first began the weaning process....She'll eat that just fine, from a spoon. She was doing great on Nature's Balance....but, that's somewhat stopped too.

[DvlshAngel985]

Kaji did that to me a couple of months ago. He didn't eat much for a few days and now is back to eating his food. He's older, so I didn't worry so much about his sugar levels, and I did give him his regular snacks (fresh fruits and veggies), but I did less of them since I really wanted him to go back to his food, it has more nutrients than carrots or tomatoes alone. I do think they get bored with their food even though most won't agree. Try adding a small amount of fresh veggies or fruit with his kibble just to entice him. Once you get him eating his appetite will kick in and he'll end up eating the whole bowl! I hope this helps.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Kaji did that to me a couple of months ago. He didn't eat much for a few days and now is back to eating his food. He's older, so I didn't worry so much about his sugar levels, and I did give him his regular snacks (fresh fruits and veggies), but I did less of them since I really wanted him to go back to his food, it has more nutrients than carrots or tomatoes alone. I do think they get bored with their food even though most won't agree. Try adding a small amount of fresh veggies or fruit with his kibble just to entice him. Once you get him eating his appetite will kick in and he'll end up eating the whole bowl! I hope this helps.

I agree they do get bored with their food. But, enticing this one with fruit, cheese, veggies....isn't working.

[DvlshAngel985]

Mardelin, I know you're the expert and if even you are having a problem with a picky eater, then I'll bite my tongue and count my lucky stars that Kaji will quit his hunger strikes as long as I make his food interesting. I hope you find the solution to your problem soon!!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Mardelin, I know you're the expert and if even you are having a problem with a picky eater, then I'll bite my tongue and count my lucky stars that Kaji will quit his hunger strikes as long as I make his food interesting. I hope you find the solution to your problem soon!!

I'm not an expert on this one, all mine are chow hounds and food driven. I've kept this wee one because she was tiny. She's now 4 pounds at 6 months, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she'll reach 5 or more pounds. I'd really like to show her as she has everything else. She's mean as the devil and training her has been a pain. But, I love that attitude.

Good for you that you are being vigilant.....

[alaskayorkie]

You might try putting a little chicken broth on the kibble. I've had good luck with mine just being firm about it. They'll eat when they get hungry. It can be a little agonizing for you at first, but it'll be worth it if they start eating.

And I personally have had good luck not free-feeding. I put out their bowls twice a day at the same time (can do 3 times a day for a puppy) and then take it away when they stop eating or walk away.

You can always try giving them a little Nutrical if the no eating persists for a couple days.