My dog won't eat after a pet died. How do I get her to eat normally?

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I have had two pets(dogs- male & female). One of them was died months before. After that my another dog stop eating food properly. She was only eat if she has that much hunger or in midnight. What would I do for her to eat food normal. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 4 years and 9 months old | 50 lbs

Bette Isacoff · Accepted Answer

Kunjaa has decided what her feeding habits will be, but that's not her job . . . it's yours. Put regular dog food in a bowl on the floor without fuss and leave it for 15 minutes. Do not try to coax her to eat or put "special things" in it to make her eat. After that time, pick it up whether she has eaten or not. Do not give her anything--no treats, snacks or human food--until her next scheduled mealtime. Then repeat the process. It may take several times for her to realize that the3re food will not always be available, and that she must eat it when it is. Remember that you are not starving her–she is CHOOSING not to eat. When she is hungry enough, she will. Do not give in or "feel sorry" for her. It will only make it harder to correct. Dogs do mourn, in their own way, after the death of a companion. But this many months later, she should be back to her normal self again.

My dog won't eat after a pet died. How do I get her to eat normally?

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