My dog won't eat her food but loves treats. What should I do?

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Hi. My dog is a dalmador (cross between dalmatian and labrador). She isn't eating traditional food (rice). She is used to rice for over an year now. Another piece of information is that she is enthusiastically eating only special foods like sweet bread, sweets etcetera. But when it comes to normal diet, she isn't even touching a grain of rice. I tried not giving her anything for a day so that she'll eat something due to hunger. But unfortunately she isn't even trying to ask anything. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 year old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Discontinue feeding treats and table foods. Try adding warm water or a teaspoon of baby food to Rio's dog food to stimulate her appetite. Leave the food down for 15-20 minutes then pick it up whether she has eaten or not. Repeat this at the next scheduled mealtime. Do not offer any food or treats between meals. Be firm. Do not worry, she will not starve. She will eat when she gets hungry enough.

My dog won't eat her food but loves treats. What should I do?

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