Why won't my dog eat his food but still eats treats and chicken?

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My pet won't eat his food. We've been feeding him boiled chicken breast and now he wont eat it. Though he eats his treats and other biscuits. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 16.53 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Boiled chicken breast can be fed during times of gastrointestinal upset but it is not a balanced diet for long term use. If Akki is behaving normally, choose a good quality dog food for feeding. Quality brands include Royal Canin, Orijen, Canidae or Acana just to name a few. Discontinue feeding treats and biscuits. Feed him on a schedule. Dogs his age can be fed twice daily. Prepare his food at the scheduled time and leave it down for 15-20 minutes. You can add warm water or a teaspoon of baby food to stimulate his appetite. Pick it up after the time is up whether he has eaten or not. Repeat at the next mealtime. Do not offer any other food or treats between meals. Do not switch diets frequently. Doing so may lead to gastrointestinal upset or can create a finicky eater. Be firm and be consistent. Do not allow him to train you to feed him what he wants, when he wants. If he is exhibiting other symptoms (lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain) then have him examined by your veterinarian to diagnose illness or injury.

Why won't my dog eat his food but still eats treats and chicken?

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