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My dog is spoiled and won't eat his food. What dog food is best?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | neutered | 7 years old | 33 lbs

I spoiled my dog retrieves and people food now he won't eat his dog food. I tried bil-jac for finicky eaters but the corn makes him itch. He's healthy he sees event has all the shots and heartworm medication. He's shedding excessively now but it's the season but it also could be from the poor diet but his coat is shiny and soft please help

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on March 4th, 2020

There can be many reasons for finicky eating: https://www.petcoach.co/article/my-pet-is-a-finicky-eater/ My advice is to pick a high quality food and stick with it. 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 he skips a couple meals. Dogs are smart and they often train humans to give them something else. Have him 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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