{"id":8288,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:54","slug":"what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/","title":{"rendered":"What dog breed is the most picky eater?"},"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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#What_dog_breed_is_the_most_picky_eater\" title=\"What dog breed is the most picky eater?\">What dog breed is the most picky eater?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#What_to_feed_dogs_that_are_picky\" title=\"What to feed dogs that are picky?\">What to feed dogs that are picky?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#Will_a_picky_dog_starve_itself\" title=\"Will a picky dog starve itself?\">Will a picky dog starve itself?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#How_do_you_deal_with_a_picky_dog\" title=\"How do you deal with a picky dog?\">How do you deal with a picky dog?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#What_dogs_are_fussy_eaters\" title=\"What dogs are fussy eaters?\">What dogs are fussy eaters?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#Will_a_picky_dog_eventually_eat\" title=\"Will a picky dog eventually eat?\">Will a picky dog eventually eat?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#What_do_you_feed_a_picky_dog_that_wont_eat\" title=\"What do you feed a picky dog that won&#8217;t eat?\">What do you feed a picky dog that won&#8217;t eat?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#How_do_you_get_a_picky_dog_to_eat\" title=\"How do you get a picky dog to eat?\">How do you get a picky dog to eat?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_picky_dog_wont_eat\" title=\"What do you do if your picky dog won&#8217;t eat?\">What do you do if your picky dog won&#8217;t eat?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_starve_itself\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to starve itself?\">How long does it take for a dog to starve itself?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#How_do_you_fix_a_picky_dog\" title=\"How do you fix a picky dog?\">How do you fix a picky dog?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#How_do_you_force_a_picky_dog_to_eat\" title=\"How do you force a picky dog to eat?\">How do you force a picky dog to eat?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_is_picky_with_food\" title=\"What do you do when your dog is picky with food?\">What do you do when your dog is picky with 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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#Which_breed_of_dogs_are_picky_eaters\" title=\"Which breed of dogs are picky eaters?\">Which breed of dogs are picky eaters?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#What_to_feed_dogs_that_are_fussy_eaters\" title=\"What to feed dogs that are fussy eaters?\">What to feed dogs that are fussy eaters?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_picky_with_food\" title=\"Why is my dog so picky with food?\">Why is my dog so picky with food?<\/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\/what-dog-breed-is-the-most-picky-eater\/#How_do_I_get_my_picky_dog_to_eat\" title=\"How do I get my picky dog to eat?\">How do I get my picky dog to eat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breed_is_the_most_picky_eater\"><\/span>What dog breed is the most picky eater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 dog breeds that are the fussiest eaters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dachshund.<\/li>\n<li>French Bulldog.<\/li>\n<li>Greyhound.<\/li>\n<li>Maltese.<\/li>\n<li>Poodle.<\/li>\n<li>Pekingese.<\/li>\n<li>Pug.<\/li>\n<li>West Highland White Terrier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_feed_dogs_that_are_picky\"><\/span>What to feed dogs that are picky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet owners can actually help to create a fussy eater by taking advantage of the huge variety among dog foods &#8211; <b>different kibble flavors and sizes, different textures and flavors among canned foods, pouches of semi-moist food, and freshly packaged meals in the refrigerator section of the grocery or pet store.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_picky_dog_starve_itself\"><\/span>Will a picky dog starve itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to fussy eating, remember that <b>dogs will not normally starve themselves just because they are a bit choosy about their food (although if your dog goes 24 hours without eating anything, consult your vet).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_deal_with_a_picky_dog\"><\/span>How do you deal with a picky dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Set and stick to a mealtime schedule to the degree possible. <b>Leave food out for no longer than 15 to 20 minutes. If your dog doesn&#8217;t eat anything, take the bowls away. Don&#8217;t give your pet any more food or treats until their next scheduled feeding time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_are_fussy_eaters\"><\/span>What dogs are fussy eaters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dog Breeds That are Picky Eaters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English Cocker Spaniel.<\/li>\n<li>Maltese.<\/li>\n<li>Bichon Frise.<\/li>\n<li>Boston Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.<\/li>\n<li>Dachshund.<\/li>\n<li>French Bulldog.<\/li>\n<li>Greyhound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_picky_dog_eventually_eat\"><\/span>Will a picky dog eventually eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Eventually hunger will win over and your dog will eat his food. If not, there&#8217;s probably a deeper problem than just a picky pup, and you should head to the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_feed_a_picky_dog_that_wont_eat\"><\/span>What do you feed a picky dog that won&#8217;t eat?<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>As long as food is available twice daily, your fussy dog will not starve.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_picky_dog_to_eat\"><\/span>How do you get a picky dog to eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The best way to get a fussy dog to eat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>put out your dog&#8217;s food at meal time and leave it for 30 minutes.  <\/li>\n<li>at their next scheduled meal time, put their food out and take it way again after 30 minutes if it still isn&#8217;t eaten.<\/li>\n<li>maintain this strategy until your dog decides to eat.<\/li>\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=\"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><b>A healthy dog won&#8217;t starve himself, no matter how picky he may be. Unless your dog is on a diet, losing weight is likely to be a medical issue that needs addressing. Oh, and as always, any change or addition to your dog&#8217;s diet should be discussed with your vet before proceeding!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_picky_dog_wont_eat\"><\/span>What do you do if your picky dog won&#8217;t eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet owners can actually help to create a fussy eater by taking advantage of the huge variety among dog foods &#8211; different kibble flavors and sizes, different textures and flavors among canned foods, pouches of semi-moist food, and <b>freshly packaged meals in the refrigerator section of the grocery or pet store.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_starve_itself\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to starve itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long can a healthy dog go without eating? Most healthy dogs can go <b>up to five days without food, though that number is only true if your pet is still drinking plenty of water. Some can even go up to seven days without, though you should never let things get that far without taking your dog to the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_a_picky_dog\"><\/span>How do you fix a picky dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet owners can actually help to create a fussy eater by <b>taking advantage of the huge variety among dog foods &#8211; different kibble flavors and sizes, different textures and flavors among canned foods, pouches of semi-moist food, and freshly packaged meals in the refrigerator section of the grocery or pet store.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_force_a_picky_dog_to_eat\"><\/span>How do you force a picky dog to eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The best way to get a fussy dog to eat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>put out your dog&#8217;s food at meal time and leave it for 30 minutes.  <\/li>\n<li>at their next scheduled meal time, put their food out and take it way again after 30 minutes if it still isn&#8217;t eaten.<\/li>\n<li>maintain this strategy until your dog decides to eat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_is_picky_with_food\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog is picky with food?<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=\"Which_breed_of_dogs_are_picky_eaters\"><\/span>Which breed of dogs are picky eaters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dog breeds that are picky eaters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maltese. The Maltese is so well-known for having a finicky appetite that there are Reddit threads about the topic and specific diets formulated for the breed.  <\/li>\n<li>Bichon Frise.  <\/li>\n<li>Pekingese.  <\/li>\n<li>Yorkshire Terrier.  <\/li>\n<li>German Shepherd.  <\/li>\n<li>Siberian Husky.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>03-Nov-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_feed_dogs_that_are_fussy_eaters\"><\/span>What to feed dogs that are fussy eaters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2 Serve an appealing diet Your pet is more likely to be tempted by <b>pet food that contains high-quality protein sources such as beef, chicken, lamb and turkey. You can choose either wet or dry food, but you may find that wet food in jelly or gravy is more popular with fussy eaters.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_picky_with_food\"><\/span>Why is my dog so picky with food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like people, dogs don&#8217;t eat as much if they&#8217;re anxious. This can happen thanks to things like <b>loneliness, boredom, storms, fireworks, or separation anxiety (being home alone during the work day, for example). If you think anxiety may be why your dog isn&#8217;t eating, it can help to spend more time with them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_picky_dog_to_eat\"><\/span>How do I get my picky dog to eat?<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><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What dog breed is the most picky eater?What to feed dogs that are picky?Will a picky dog starve itself?How do you deal with a picky dog?What dogs are fussy eaters?Will a picky dog eventually eat?What do you feed a picky dog that won&#8217;t eat?Will a picky dog starve?How do you get a&#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\/8288"}],"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=8288"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8288\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8288"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8288"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8288"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}