Picky Morkie won't eat for days and is inactive. How to help?

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My 7 year old healthy Morkie is a very picky eater. Most times she won't eat for 2-3 days. I don't give her any treats until she eats. And then she finally eats around 9 pm. I am semi handicapped and cannot exercise her. She lays around all day then active at night. She only plays tug of war. I wish she would play fetch as that would give her some exercise. I've changed her food about 3 times from dry (she won't eat it) to FreshPet. She seems to like it, but still has her eating problem. HELP! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 7 years and 7 months old | 12 lbs

Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA · Accepted Answer

Choose one food and stick with it! Do not feed any treats and do not change her diet. It may take her a few days but eventually she will eat the food that is being offered. If activity is a problem, I recommend choosing a lower fat diet such as Hills R/D or Metabolic Diet. You should also limit the amount of food you feed her and supplement with frozen beans and carrots.

Picky Morkie won't eat for days and is inactive. How to help?

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