Why is my dog suddenly picky? He eats treats but refuses his food.

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I know that if dogs are refusing to eat it means something is wrong, but what if they will eat everything else but have started to randomly put up a fight with eating their own food? He has been spitting it out or not going near it, but usually eventually does and once in a while is voluntarily going to eat it. It's been about a week since this has been happening. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 7 months and 26 days old | 57 lbs

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Since Marshall will eat in general, and is only refusing his own food, I would not believe there is anything wrong with him at this time. I agree it is strange that Marshall would suddenly decide he doesn't like his food. 7 months old is often what can be described as the "teenager time" for a dog. This means he might be asserting his opinions more for a few months. I would suggest one of the following strategies; Try adding boiled boneless chicken breast or extra lean ground beef to his regular food. Over time reducing how much you add until you don't add any or only a small amount. Try a new brand or flavour of dog food. try mixing the new with the old to limit the drastic change, and potentially upsetting Marshall's gastrointestinal tract. Signs that something else may be going on and warrant a vet check; Vomiting Diarrhoea Lethargy Blood in vomit or fever I hope that this answer helps and that Marshall starts enjoying his own food or a new food soon.

Why is my dog suddenly picky? He eats treats but refuses his food.

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