My husky is a picky eater, not gaining weight. Vet says she's fine!

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My female husky is a little over a year old and she won't eat how she normally would. This has been going on for a couple months, I've taken her to the vet and the suggested trying to mix soft and hard food together which I did. She eating better than she was but not gaining any weight, any suggestions? Also at her visit to the vet they tested her for parasites but the test was negative. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 37 lbs

Bette Isacoff · Accepted Answer

I had the same experience with my first Siberian. He wouldn't eat at all. We tried B12 and cod liver oil injections, but they didn't help. FInally, the vet said to me, "Who is going to be the boss in your house, you or the dog? This is a battle of wills, because Siberians are very stubborn. Your dog has decided what his diet will be, but that's not his job . . . it's yours. Put his regular dog food in a bowl on the floor without fuss and leave it for 15 minutes. After that time, pick it up whether he has eaten or not. Do not give him anything--no treats, snacks or human food--until his next scheduled mealtime. Then repeat the process. It may take several times for him to realize that he must eat his food. Remember that you are not starving him, he is choosing not to eat. When he is hungry enough, he will. Do not give in or 'feel sorry' for him. It will only make it harder to correct." Our dog held out for nine days; then ate his food and continued to do so until he died at fourteen.

My husky is a picky eater, not gaining weight. Vet says she's fine!

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