{"id":7954,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:36","slug":"why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Why won&#8217;t my dog eat his wet dog food?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#Why_wont_my_dog_eat_his_wet_dog_food\" title=\"Why won&#8217;t my dog eat his wet dog food?\">Why won&#8217;t my dog eat his wet dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#How_do_you_get_a_picky_dog_to_eat_their_dog_food\" title=\"How do you get a picky dog to eat their dog food?\">How do you get a picky dog to eat their dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#What_wet_food_do_dogs_like_best\" title=\"What wet food do dogs like best?\">What wet food do dogs like best?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#Why_is_my_dog_not_eating_his_wet_food\" title=\"Why is my dog not eating his wet food?\">Why is my dog not eating his wet food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_eat_his_wet_food\" title=\"How can I get my dog to eat his wet food?\">How can I get my dog to eat his wet food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#Will_a_dog_starve_himself_if_he_doesnt_like_his_dog_food\" title=\"Will a dog starve himself if he doesn&#8217;t like his dog food?\">Will a dog starve himself if he doesn&#8217;t like his dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#Why_is_my_dog_not_eating_his_food_but_will_eat_treats\" title=\"Why is my dog not eating his food but will eat treats?\">Why is my dog not eating his food but will eat treats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#How_long_will_a_picky_dog_go_without_eating\" title=\"How long will a picky dog go without eating?\">How long will a picky dog go without eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#How_do_I_get_my_picky_dog_to_eat_his_food\" title=\"How do I get my picky dog to eat his food?\">How do I get my picky dog to eat his food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#What_can_I_feed_my_dog_who_wont_eat_dog_food\" title=\"What can I feed my dog who won&#8217;t eat dog food?\">What can I feed my dog who won&#8217;t eat dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#What_to_do_with_a_picky_dog_who_won_t_eat\" title=\"What to do with a picky dog who won t eat?\">What to do with a picky dog who won t eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#What_wet_dog_food_do_dogs_like_the_best\" title=\"What wet dog food do dogs like the best?\">What wet dog food do dogs like the best?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#What_dog_food_do_dogs_like_the_most\" title=\"What dog food do dogs like the most?\">What dog food do dogs like the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#Do_dogs_like_wet_food_better\" title=\"Do dogs like wet food better?\">Do dogs like wet food better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#Is_it_OK_to_give_a_dog_wet_food_everyday\" title=\"Is it OK to give a dog wet food everyday?\">Is it OK to give a dog wet food everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#Why_did_my_dog_stop_eating_wet_food\" title=\"Why did my dog stop eating wet food?\">Why did my dog stop eating wet food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#Do_dogs_get_bored_of_their_food\" title=\"Do dogs get bored of their food?\">Do dogs get bored of their food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#Will_a_picky_dog_starve\" title=\"Will a picky dog starve?\">Will a picky dog starve?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#What_can_I_add_to_wet_dog_food_to_make_them_eat_it\" title=\"What can I add to wet dog food to make them eat it?\">What can I add to wet dog food to make them eat it?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#Will_dogs_starve_themselves_if_they_dont_like_their_food\" title=\"Will dogs starve themselves if they don&#8217;t like their food?\">Will dogs starve themselves if they don&#8217;t like their food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#Will_dogs_starve_themselves_to_death_if_they_dont_like_their_food\" title=\"Will dogs starve themselves to death if they don&#8217;t like their food?\">Will dogs starve themselves to death if they don&#8217;t like their food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#What_if_my_dog_doesnt_like_his_food\" title=\"What if my dog doesn&#8217;t like his food?\">What if my dog doesn&#8217;t like his food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#Should_you_starve_a_picky_eater_dog\" title=\"Should you starve a picky eater dog?\">Should you starve a picky eater dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_treats_but_not_food\" title=\"Why is my dog eating treats but not food?\">Why is my dog eating treats but not food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/#What_to_do_if_your_dog_will_only_eat_treats\" title=\"What to do if your dog will only eat treats?\">What to do if your dog will only eat treats?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_dog_eat_his_wet_dog_food\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t my dog eat his wet dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First and foremost, check <b>if the food is spoiled. If it&#8217;s not, consider if you recently introduced new food that tastes or smells differently than the old food. Also, dogs will often refuse to eat when you go from home-cooked meals or wet dog food to kibble. Another thing you should consider is the food&#8217;s ingredients.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_picky_dog_to_eat_their_dog_food\"><\/span>How do you get a picky dog to eat their dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>12 Tricks That Will Make Your Dog Eat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Mix Foods.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Chicken Broth.  <\/li>\n<li>Cut the Scraps.  <\/li>\n<li>Cut Back the Treats.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Serving The Meal Until Your Dog Eats It.  <\/li>\n<li>Buy Higher Quality Foods Rather Than Diet Foods.  <\/li>\n<li>Try Adding Dog Food Toppers.  <\/li>\n<li>Buy Different Food.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_wet_food_do_dogs_like_best\"><\/span>What wet food do dogs like best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 10 Best Wet Dog Foods<\/b><\/p>\n<li>American Journey Grain-Free Wet Dog Food  Best Overall.  <\/li>\n<li>Purina O.N.E.  <\/li>\n<li>Blue Buffalo Homestyle Puppy Wet Dog Food  Best for Puppies.  <\/li>\n<li>Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Canned Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Wet Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Iams ProActive Health Senior Canned Dog Food.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_not_eating_his_wet_food\"><\/span>Why is my dog not eating his wet food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog could be avoiding his food due to <b>liver disease, infections, a blockage, tumor or kidney failure. If your dog isn&#8217;t eating but seems otherwise fine, that&#8217;s likely not the issue. However, if he doesn&#8217;t start chowing down within 24 hours, it&#8217;s time to seek medical help.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_eat_his_wet_food\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to eat his wet food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>12 Tricks That Will Make Your Dog Eat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Mix Foods.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Chicken Broth.  <\/li>\n<li>Cut the Scraps.  <\/li>\n<li>Cut Back the Treats.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Serving The Meal Until Your Dog Eats It.  <\/li>\n<li>Buy Higher Quality Foods Rather Than Diet Foods.  <\/li>\n<li>Try Adding Dog Food Toppers.  <\/li>\n<li>Buy Different Food.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dog_starve_himself_if_he_doesnt_like_his_dog_food\"><\/span>Will a dog starve himself if he doesn&#8217;t like his dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A healthy dog will not starve itself. If you give in and give human food you are rewarding him for not eating dog food. You should let your dog choose for itself what it likes to eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_not_eating_his_food_but_will_eat_treats\"><\/span>Why is my dog not eating his food but will eat treats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is common for dogs to not eat their food, but eat treats or table scraps. This is referred to as partial anorexia and it typically occurs because <b>your dog doesn&#8217;t feel well<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_a_picky_dog_go_without_eating\"><\/span>How long will a picky dog go without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs can go <b>three to five days without food, while in some cases they can survive seven days or more. However, if your dog won&#8217;t eat for more than two days, we recommend that you talk to a vet. A bigger issue is water intake.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_picky_dog_to_eat_his_food\"><\/span>How do I get my picky dog to eat his food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>12 Tricks That Will Make Your Dog Eat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Mix Foods.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Chicken Broth.  <\/li>\n<li>Cut the Scraps.  <\/li>\n<li>Cut Back the Treats.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Serving The Meal Until Your Dog Eats It.  <\/li>\n<li>Buy Higher Quality Foods Rather Than Diet Foods.  <\/li>\n<li>Try Adding Dog Food Toppers.  <\/li>\n<li>Buy Different Food.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_my_dog_who_wont_eat_dog_food\"><\/span>What can I feed my dog who won&#8217;t eat dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is not eating his dry food, you may want to <b>mix a small amount of wet food with his dry food to make it more palatable. If you do decide to add wet food to his regular meal, remember to scale back the amount of dry food to avoid over-feeding him.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_a_picky_dog_who_won_t_eat\"><\/span>What to do with a picky dog who won t eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Offer a meal at the same time each day, and give your pet a certain amount of time to eat it, say 15 or 20 minutes. If they don&#8217;t eat within that time, take the food away and try it at the next meal. The idea is to set a routine where they know that if they skip this meal, they can eat in a few hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_wet_dog_food_do_dogs_like_the_best\"><\/span>What wet dog food do dogs like the best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Best Canned Dog Food Your Dogs Will Love<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Natural Balance Ultra Premium Canned Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Hill&#8217;s Science Diet Wet Canned Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Purina ALPO Chop House Canned Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Merrick Classic Grain-Free Canned Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>The Wellness Complete Health Natural Canned Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Blue Homestyle Recipe Senior Canned Dog Food.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_food_do_dogs_like_the_most\"><\/span>What dog food do dogs like the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Studies show that the average dog prefers <b>beef and pork over chicken and lamb. They also like warm, moist food over cold, dry foods. Like humans, these preferences can come from what they ate growing up. Dogs like a variety in their diet, and if they have to eat the same thing every day, they could get sick of it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_wet_food_better\"><\/span>Do dogs like wet food better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dogs prefer wet food as <b>it tends to be more flavorful and more closely resembles meat and meat by-products. Wet dogs foods contain a significantly higher moisture content than dry kibbles, which can be important for dogs with urinary tract conditions, or dogs who don&#8217;t tend to drink enough water on their own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_give_a_dog_wet_food_everyday\"><\/span>Is it OK to give a dog wet food everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Benefits of wet dog food All of our canned dog food is nutritionally complete and balanced for either maintenance of adult dogs or growth of puppies. <b>Whether you feed your dog wet dog food every day or just as an occasional treat, you know your dog is getting all the nutrients he needs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_dog_stop_eating_wet_food\"><\/span>Why did my dog stop eating wet food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dogs won&#8217;t eat if they&#8217;re not feeling well, especially if they&#8217;re suffering from intestinal or dental issues, so you should visit your veterinarian to make sure nothing&#8217;s wrong. But if your dog eats other kinds of food (like wet food or snacks) and refuses to touch his dry food, <b>it may mean he&#8217;s a picky eater<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_bored_of_their_food\"><\/span>Do dogs get bored of their food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>12 Tricks That Will Make Your Dog Eat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Mix Foods.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Chicken Broth.  <\/li>\n<li>Cut the Scraps.  <\/li>\n<li>Cut Back the Treats.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Serving The Meal Until Your Dog Eats It.  <\/li>\n<li>Buy Higher Quality Foods Rather Than Diet Foods.  <\/li>\n<li>Try Adding Dog Food Toppers.  <\/li>\n<li>Buy Different Food.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_picky_dog_starve\"><\/span>Will a picky dog starve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The majority of dogs don&#8217;t get bored of their food. Whilst humans have around 9000 taste buds, dogs only have about 1700  meaning they&#8217;re just not interested in a variety of food in the same way we are.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_add_to_wet_dog_food_to_make_them_eat_it\"><\/span>What can I add to wet dog food to make them eat it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog could be avoiding his food due to <b>liver disease, infections, a blockage, tumor or kidney failure. If your dog isn&#8217;t eating but seems otherwise fine, that&#8217;s likely not the issue. However, if he doesn&#8217;t start chowing down within 24 hours, it&#8217;s time to seek medical help.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_dogs_starve_themselves_if_they_dont_like_their_food\"><\/span>Will dogs starve themselves if they don&#8217;t like their food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 quick  easy food boosters you can add to your dog&#8217;s meals to improve their health<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Raw Eggs.  <\/li>\n<li>Goat&#8217;s Milk.  <\/li>\n<li>Kefir.  <\/li>\n<li>Sardines.  <\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin Puree.  <\/li>\n<li>Bone Broth.  <\/li>\n<li>Fresh Vegetables  Fruit.  <\/li>\n<li>Fermented Vegetables.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_dogs_starve_themselves_to_death_if_they_dont_like_their_food\"><\/span>Will dogs starve themselves to death if they don&#8217;t like their food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Then <b>nope they wont starve themselves to death. If there is an underlying medical or behavioural problem &#8211; they might. But that is not anywhere NEAR as common as the above reasons for pickyness. If you want to go on to feeding a raw diet &#8211; do so.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_dog_doesnt_like_his_food\"><\/span>What if my dog doesn&#8217;t like his food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs just don&#8217;t like the taste or texture of dry food. If your dog is not eating his dry food, you may want to <b>mix a small amount of wet food with his dry food to make it more palatable. If you do decide to add wet food to his regular meal, remember to scale back the amount of dry food to avoid over-feeding him.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_starve_a_picky_eater_dog\"><\/span>Should you starve a picky eater dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs can go <b>three to five days without food, while in some cases they can survive seven days or more. However, if your dog won&#8217;t eat for more than two days, we recommend that you talk to a vet. A bigger issue is water intake.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_treats_but_not_food\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating treats but not food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is common for dogs to not eat their food, but eat treats or table scraps. This is referred to as partial anorexia and it typically occurs because <b>your dog doesn&#8217;t feel well<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_your_dog_will_only_eat_treats\"><\/span>What to do if your dog will only eat treats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Try Out a New Food<\/b> There is a world of flavors and textures out there that your pup may want to experience. Maybe substituting your dry kibble for some wet dog food for a while will do the trick. If he does not like the next food, try again until he does. Once he does seem to like what&#8217;s on the new menu, stick to it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why won&#8217;t my dog eat his wet dog food?How do you get a picky dog to eat their dog food?What wet food do dogs like best?Why is my dog not eating his wet food?How can I get my dog to eat his wet food?Will a dog starve himself if he doesn&#8217;t like&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7954"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7954"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7954\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7954"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7954"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7954"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}