My Akita won't eat dry food. Wet food gives him bad stool. What to do?

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Hello, my 1 year old Japanese Akita wont eat his dry food biscuits. Ive tried many different brands and he still wont eat it. Ive tried mixing in wet food but he only eats the wet food then ends up with really bad stool. I dont know what I can do to stop this. Pet's info: Dog | Akita | Male | unneutered | 83.77 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Bir is being difficult! You can try soaking dry food in gently warmed low sodium beef or chicken broth. If he eats it that way, then start slowly reducing the amount of broth you add to his food every couple of days until he is eating the dry food only.

My Akita won't eat dry food. Wet food gives him bad stool. What to do?

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