Why does my dog only lick the topping off her food and not eat it?

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Hi about that treat, it's a dental treat like a biscuit with salmon fillings on the inside. I coated her food today with yogurt but she only finishes licking the yogurt and sits aside without touching her food. Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 5.1 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Have you tried switching to a different dog food? It may be a matter of finding a dog food that Snowie finds more palatable. I would try several types of dog food brands to see which she likes best. I've sometimes had success in making food more palatable by adding chicken broth to the food. I pour enough chicken broth so that the dry kibble is sticking out above the broth and let the dry kibble absorb it. The end result is a spongy soft kibble that has soaked up the chicken broth. Many dogs find this much more palatable, especially the picky eaters. If her appetite is decreased and she is sick, then I would get her seen by a veterinarian to ensure she does not have anything else going on medically. I hope this helps! Please feel free to contact me with any further questions or concerns you may have.

Why does my dog only lick the topping off her food and not eat it?

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