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My puppy only eats rice. How can I get her to eat healthy dog food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | 1 month and 8 days old

im feeding my pup rice. Because she won't eat her dry kibble what do I need do feed it to her?

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on September 18th, 2017

I would try canned puppy food as she is young and may now be able to easily chew the dry yet. You can also soak the dry food in warm water until its soft and she may eat it that way. Mixing the canned with the rice will get her started eating dog food and you can gradually change her over to dry as she ages. Most dogs love canned food so try several varieties to see what Cloud will eat. To get proper nutrition she needs to eat dog food so she can grow and be healthy. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Cloud.

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