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Dog won't eat Pedigree after human food. How to make her eat kibble?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 1 day old | 4 lbs

My dog doesn't eat pedigrees. She is totally healthy just gave up eating after she secretly tasted human food. she eats pedigeree because has no choice but not like she should so please tell me how can I make her eat pedigrees regularly and what can I give her with pedigrees as well. Thank you!

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on February 6th, 2020

There can be many reasons for finicky eating: https://www.petcoach.co/article/my-pet-is-a-finicky-eater/ Do be careful about mixing a bunch of other things with her food or switching her food frequently. This can create a finicky eater. You may try adding a tablespoon of the canned Pedigree to the kibble at meal time. You could also shred about a tablespoon worth of boiled white meat chicken and add warm water. You could also try switching the food. The two brands that seem to be most palatable are Royal Canin and Purina ProPlan. Also, as long as your pet is healthy, its ok if she skips a couple meals. Dogs are smart and they often train humans to give them something else. Have her examined if illness or a medical cause is suspected. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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