My dog won't eat her dog food, but she'll eat any treat. Why?

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My one year old has stopped eating her breakfast and now only picks at her dinner. She'll eat any treat you put in front of her though. She's pooping and it appears normal. Her behavior seems normal too. Is it possible she just doesn't like her food anymore? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year old | 50 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

If you are giving Brogan treats and other food (table scraps etc) when she doesn't eat her food it is likely she is just not eating and trying to get something better. I would recomend feeding her dry food only and no treats for a few days. A young healthy dog will not starve themselves. If she is still not eating she may need an exam to make sure she isn't painful. But I suspect she's trying to "train" you into giving her other foods. Dry dog food is what she needs to be healthy with little to no treats.

My dog won't eat her dog food, but she'll eat any treat. Why?

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