My puppies are picky eaters. How do I get them to eat their food?

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My puppies are not eating! I gave then wet food mixed with try food and they ate it for a while then stopped. Now im giving them dry food with ham and they licked the bowl clean and i stopped because ham isnt the best for them. And now im trying banana with their dry food and they just nibble at it. Idk how to get them to eat. They aren't sick. They play and act completely normal, they're just extremely picky. I feel then Whole Hearted Chicken and Pea puppy dry food. Please help. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 7 months old | 10 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

If they are just picking then pick a dry food and stick with it. And stop mixing anything in. They will eat when they are hungry enough. A normal, healthy dog will not starve themselves. Put food down for 10-20 minutes twice a day to give them time to eat. If they don't eat pick it up and no treats or other foods. Healthy puppies will eat in a day or two. Don't let them train you, you need to train them. :) this way too you if they do ever get sick you have a better chance of tempting their appetite if needed. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My puppies are picky eaters. How do I get them to eat their food?

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