My rescued dog won't eat her dog food. How can I get her to eat?

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I rescued my dig from a shelter. She is aproximatelt 2 years old. My problem is that she won't eat dog food. I have tried several brands, both wet and dry. My pet store associate gave her some samples. She ate them at the store but not when I got home. What do you reccomend? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm wondering if you are giving Cassie any additional food. If so, do not do that. It will make her not eat her dog food. She needs to learn she has to eat her dog food or she won't get anything. Put her food down in the morning and leave it for 15-20 minutes. After that time, pick it up even if she hasn't eaten anything. This next part is very important, do NOT give her any other food. No treats or human food. Nothing until her dinner. Then again put her food down for 15-20 minutes, picking it back up after that time. As before, no more food until breakfast the next morning. This shows her she has to eat when she is given food or she will get nothing else. She will get hungry enough to eat. I hope this helps!

My rescued dog won't eat her dog food. How can I get her to eat?

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