My underweight puppy won't eat his dry food. What can I feed him?

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Hello, i have a Staghound x Foxhound 13 week old pup. He is underweight an up to date with worming an vaccines. He is not taking to dry food well, eating his daily requirement within a two day period of time he is always sniffing for something better dispite wat is mixed with it (butchers minced chicken frames or canned oiled tuna). He puts 1kg on per week but is only growing long, no body mass, his hips an ribs remain's displayed due to his fuss, dis liking dries. Wat else can i try feed him?

Bette Isacoff · Accepted Answer

If he has ben seen by the vet and is healthy, do not try to find something else to feed hm. Your dog has decided what his diet will be, but that's not his job . . . it's yours. Put 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 there will be no more “temptation foods,” and that he must eat his dog 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.

My underweight puppy won't eat his dry food. What can I feed him?

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