My picky small dog is losing weight. What affordable dog food helps?

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My dog is picky! She won't eat dog food enless she is really hungry. She likes fruit, vegitibles, and chicken. But my family doesn't make a lot of money. And there are 6 people to feed. Is there any dog food she might like for small dogs? Food that isn't expensive? We feed her purina puppy chow now. She is loosing weight! She was 10lb when she was 1. And 9lb when she was 2. Now she is 8.2lb and 3yr. Help!!!!! Pic 1 she's 1. Pic 2 she's 2. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 3 years old | 8.2 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am sorry that you are going through this! Coke oh Cola is super cute and a great name! You didn't indicate if you were feeding her dry or canned. If you are feeding dry then I recommend buying canned and either adding a table spoon of canned and mixing with water or changing her to all canned food. I think the biggest thing with picky dogs is to try not to let them know if bothers you. Dogs are smart and will hold out of more delicious foods if they know that is an option. I recommend you put the food down, walk away, give her 2 hours to eat, then pick it up. Do this twice daily or how ever many times you want to feed her. I recommend you pick a combination of food: either dry with canned, all canned, or a combo of both with chicken/veggies/human food. It should be the same every meal and try to not react. Don't hover, fuss, stare, yell. She has her chance to eat. Over time, be in 1-3 days she will choose to eat over starvation. With that being said, I recommend that you rule out any underlying medical condition that she may have: irritable bowl, addisons, parasites with your vet. If she goes more than 3 days with out eating you should have her looked at. I wish you the best of luck!

My picky small dog is losing weight. What affordable dog food helps?

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