what should i feed my dog that any dog would eat no matter what?

Question

around two years ago, i got a shih tzu . the problem is that he is a picky eater, and i mean picky! what should i do?!

Answer 1

Tough love. Pick a high quality food and stick with it. Changing foods frequently teaches a dog that if he holds out long enough he'll get something new.

Put your dogs meal down for 20mins, pick it up after that time whether he eats or not. No snacks or anything between meals. At the next meal put it down again for 20mins and pick it up whether he eats it or not. He will get the point that he has to what is offered when its offered or he can be hungry until the next meal time. A healthy dog will not starve itself. Remember he should be getting at least two meals a day.

Nothing you find at a grocery store is going to be a good food. High quality foods can be found at large pet store chains, or online. A couple of foods I like are Nutro Natural, Innova, and Cannidae.

There are other high quality dog foods. Here's how to spot them:

A high quality food will have little or no fillers such as corn, wheat or soy. These aren't very digestable for dogs, and are common food related allergens. Since you were seeing corn meal in the first few ingredients, those are not high quality foods. Foods list ingredients by content, with the ingredient it contains most of at the top.

A high quality food will not contain BHT, BHA or Ethoxyquin, these are all chemical preservatives that have been linked to cancer.

A high quality food will not contain by-products of any kind. Meat meals are ok as long as the source of the meat is listed, such as Chicken Meal.

A high quality diet should have meat as at least the first ingredient., and be made from human grade ingredients. Foods that don't use human grade ingredients often get their ingredients from less than desirable sources, such as meat from animals that were diseased, or euthanized.

There is another diet option other than dog food. Some people choose to feed a raw diet. This involves feeding the dog raw meaty bones and organ meat. However it is not as simple as throwing a couple chicken bones in a bowl everyday. If you wish to feed this type of diet, do lots and lots of research first. Switching to this diet without knowing what your doing can lead to nutritional problems for your dog. I'll give you some links as a starting point in research if you are interested in this type of diet.

http://www.willowglen.com/barf.htm

http://www.bestfrisbeedogs.com/diets.html

http://www.rawlearning.com/rawfaq.html

http://www.rawfed.com/myths/index.html

http://www.rawdogranch.com

What's Really In Pet Food
http://www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359&more=1cat=286

Answer 2

I have Jack Russells being Terrier I don't have a big problem but sometimes when they are pregant or feeding pups and I think they should eat a little more. A little vegemite on the tongue can bring their appetite up or tryo has put out a suplement called nutripet in a orange and white tube that does the same thing. depending how skimny your dog is I would not feed her until she eats what you offered in the first place. As dogs are very s,art and can train you .. "If I don't eat this my owner will give me something heaps better!" Have you tried raw chicken wings most dogs love them. even if she just eats a little bit but the chewing will be great for her teeth and her body.

Answer 3

ALL sweets are very unsafe to deliver to any animal. Chocolate includes a toxin referred to as Theobromine which will purpose countless issues, and eventually can outcome in loss of life. Dogs can't metabolize Theobromine as quick as folks, that is why this can be a risk to them. Even regardless that it would possibly not purpose instant loss of life or any issues, through the years it does harm to the interior organs; primarily the liver, middle, and kidneys. Existing scientific issues/headaches will also be intensified in instances like this. White and Milk chocolate include the least Theobromine, and as a result they pose the bottom chance so far as poisoning the puppy. However, Dark and Baker's chocolate include the maximum quantity, or even only a few oz. of it might kill the animal. Tell your grandmother that she is doing not anything however harmful your puppy's organs. There are MANY matters that puppies are not able to devour considering it might and can poison the puppy. Carob, at the same time it should appear and odor the equal as consistent chocolate, is secure for each human and animal intake. It is used for baking, path mixes, and in general used as a chocolate choice in lots of varieties of puppy treats. I'm certain for those who take a look at you'll be able to uncover treats with Carob chips, or probably simply the Carob, however I'm no longer certain wherein you might uncover it.

Answer 4

first look at the ingredients, there should be 21-23 % protein, and NO CORN!, then mix the healthy food with what your currently feeding 50/50 then slowly wean your shitzu over, this may cause slight diarrhea but is the healthiest way to feed. i suggest nutro natural choice with oat meal.
To make him want it:
a small amount of grease from whatever meat you cook (they love bacon or hamburger) poured over the top will make it appealing, iams also makes a gravy if the grease doesn't work, and peanut butter is a healthy option. i used to manage a pet store and got this question ALL THE TIME! your not alone on this. cats aren't the only finicky eaters. I hope this helps.
PS if you can get your dog to eat unflavored yogurt that is also very good for their digestive system (like once a week)
msmeliss

Answer 5

Uhmm all dogs I have ever had went absolutely crazy over just about anything meaty, especially if you cook it and let the aroma go anywhere near them they go crazy. I think the oils and stuff that result from cooking isnt all that great for them though? Not sure though. I think Dog food maker sliek Pedigree make like little packages of meat made especially for dogs, a bit on the pricey side compared to the normal kibble but my dogs have always loved that as a special treat.
Just make sure not to spoil em with a whole buncha good food or else they'll get used to them and it could create future problems liek even more extensive pickiness and an inability to train them to do just about anything using the
"reward" system(Where you give em something nice to eat if they do it right as you train em)

Answer 6

boiled ground beef and rice with granulated garlic on it...you can also try some linatone on it...you get it at petco. do not feed him ppl food...he's training you very well.

edits: if you serve the food warm, finicky eaters are more likely to eat. aromaaaaaaa. lol.

edits again: uh semaj, i agree about table scraps, etc. but when i was a vet tech, this is what we always fed the dogs recovering from corona and parvo virus. it's the easiest on the digestive tract that is repairing itself.

Answer 7

Call around to your local pet supply stores and ask if they carry Merrick Pet Food Products, if so, pick up the dry and the canned "Grammy's Pot Pie", I think your dog will love it. Mine does.

Answer 8

Vegis are really good for dogs so try giving it chopped carrots but stay away from the following
Potato peelings and green looking potatoes
Rhubarb leaves
Mouldy/spoiled foods
Alcohol
Yeast dough
Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine)
Hops (used in home brewing)
Tomato leaves & stems (green parts)
Broccoli (in large amounts)
Raisins and grapes

Answer 9

Don't listen to these numb nuts!
Don't feed your dog table scraps
or any other human food.

Feed your dog Science Diet.

If not that, then ask your Vet.

Answer 10

my dog is the most pickiest eater in the world try boiled chicken it always works with him if that doesnt work scrambled eggs