Picky dog won't eat new food, can't find old. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 4 days old
He doesn't like the new dog food refuses to eat it I've moved house and I don't have a car the only place that sells dog food within walking distance is a little off licence they sell happy shopper dog food or scamp dog food I've ask them to order some of the food he's on and they won't do it what should I do I've looked online also for his food can't find any that deliveres it and he won't eat and of the in store brands
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Published on August 5th, 2017
I would recommend trying to order a food off online. There are a lot of companies that will ship you dog food. Even if you cannot find his original brand you can another dry food he might like better than the store brand from the store near by. You can try to buy some canned food too. This might encourage him to eat his new food better. If you absolutely have to you can add a little boiled chicken to motivate him to eat his new food
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Published on August 14th, 2020
A sudden change in food can cause digestive upset so it is possible the new food is upsetting his stomach. I would try to find the old food and start him on it again to see if it helps. I would also avoid any people food or treats especially if he is being picky or has stomach upset, as these could be making things worse. If he doesn't improve even back on the old food, or shows additional signs of illness, a vet visit is always best.
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