My dog digs food from his bowl. Why is he doing this and how to stop?

Question

I have a Chorkie approx seven yrs old and he used to get one piece of dog food from the bowl at a time- now he digs to the bottom of the bowl and makes a huge mess getting several pieces in his water and all over the floor- What is going on? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 4 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

There are some theories that this behavior develops as a result of fighting with puppies in their litter over food. They learn to grab a piece out of the bowl and eat off the floor so they do not have to worry about other puppies pushings them out of the way. Some dogs dig to the bottom of the bowls to look for something better... they have to know it is all the same before eating so they do miss out. You can try a different style bowl that is deeper to make it harder to take it all out or put smaller amounts in at time so there is a thin layer and nothing to dig through and see if that helps

My dog digs food from his bowl. Why is he doing this and how to stop?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

Is Purina Layer Pellets good for chickens? What other feeds exist?

My mice eat all their food together from one bowl. Is this normal?

My degu lost teeth after an accident. How can I feed him soft foods?

My rat is losing weight and has breathing issues. What should I do?

Share