How do I get my picky Shih Tzu to eat and stop skipping meals?

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My Shih is a very picky when it comes to her food. Can you please recommend me on how can handle her attitude towards her food. For every she had, she can't even finish her food or sometimes skips her meal. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 8 months and 13 days old | 5.51 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would put Helena's food down for 15-20 minutes in the morning, then pick it up after that time. Even if she hasn't eaten any. The next part is very important. She gets NO MORE food. No treats, no human food. The next time she eats is at dinner. Put her food down for 15-20 minutes, and take it up after that time. She gets no other food until the next morning. You are teaching her she has to eat at those times, or she gets nothing. She will get hungry enough to eat.

How do I get my picky Shih Tzu to eat and stop skipping meals?

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