My puppy only eats chicken and is getting skinny. What can I do?

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My puppy (female, 3 months old) doesnt eat anything but chicken. I'm getting worried and a bit frustrated cause she's getting skinny. She has a cold but she's getting better. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 4 days old

Bette Isacoff · Accepted Answer

Your dog has decided what her diet will be, but that's not her job . . . it's yours. Stop feeding her the chicken. Put regular dog food in a bowl on the floor without fuss and leave it for 15 minutes. After that time, pick it up whether she has eaten or not. Do not give her anything--no treats, snacks or human food--until her next scheduled mealtime. Then repeat the process. It may take several times for her to realize that there will be no more chicken, and that she must eat her food. Remember that you are not starving her–she is choosing not to eat. When she is hungry enough, she will. Do not give in or "feel sorry" for her. It will only make it harder to correct. She must have a nutritionally complete diet, and chicken is not sufficient.

My puppy only eats chicken and is getting skinny. What can I do?

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