My puppy refuses new food during transition. What should I do?

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7 days food transition doesn't work for my pup. She just sniff and eat only old food portion (beef/chicken & rice) and refuse/neglect new food portion (dry puppy food). I have tried several brands like Royal canin, Taste of the Wild, GM and Smart Heart but she kept refusing to eat. What should i do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 21 days old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

If Gucci's original food was well balanced and appropriate for her, and she likes it, I would just stick with the old food that she enjoys eating if transitions haven't worked. If she is needing to be switched, continuing the transition and then feeding only the new food (setting it down for 15m and then picking it back up and trying it again later) can encourage her to eat. You can also add in a little low-sodium broth to the new food to encourage trying it.

My puppy refuses new food during transition. What should I do?

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