i have a pittbull but dont know what to feed him he is very picky i tried giving him chuck and even tin food?

Answer 1

Set a feeding time twice or thrice a day. Call the dog to you, give him his food, and allow him 15 minutes to eat it. After the 15 minutes have passed, pick up the bowl, regardless if he has eaten any food or not. Don't give him any treats/scraps/biscuits/etc in between feedings. He will learn to eat it. (Don't worry, a dog won't starve itself.)

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On choosing a good dog food:

Read the ingredients on the food you buy. Go with a high quality dog food. A grain should not be in the first couple ingredients ingredient (corn and such are mainly fillers, dogs don't digest it well). Avoid foods that have a lot of "by products" listed.

Here is an article about byproducts:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=ingrd

And an article on what ingredients to avoid:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=badingredients

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There is no single food that is "best". For example, some dogs thrive on grain-free foods, while grain-free is too rich for other dogs. What you want to find is the high-quality food that *your dog* does best on.

I recommend feeding dry food instead of wet. It's healthier for the gums and teeth.

Some GOOD foods are :
* Merrick - http://www.merrickpetcare.com/
* Solid Gold - http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/
* Canidae - http://www.canidae.com/
* Timberwolf - http://timberwolforganics.com/
* Orijen - http://www.championpetfoods.com/orijen/orijen/
* Wellness - http://www.omhpet.com/wellness/
* Chicken Soup brand - http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssoul.com/
* Blue Buffalo - http://www.bluebuff.com/
* California Natural - http://www.naturapet.com/brands/california-natural.asp
* Innova - http://www.naturapet.com/brands/innova.asp
* Innova EVO - http://www.naturapet.com/brands/evo.asp

Or check this website for good foods: http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/
(I recommend only feeding foods rated 4, 5, or 6 stars. Anything 3 stars or less, I would stay away from.)

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Stay away from grocery stores brands. They are low-quality foods chalk full of fillers, preservatives, dyes, etc.. (Grocery store foods are those like Beneful, Old Roy, Alpo, Pedigree, Purina, etc.)

Beware "premium" foods. "Premium" does not mean good nutritionally, and is not a nutritionally high quality food. It has the same types of ingredients as grocery store foods, just a bit better quality of those not-so-good ingredients. (Premium foods are those like Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet, etc..)

Another thing to be wary of: A lot of vets will recommend what they sell in their office. They get profit from the brands they keep on their shelves, that's why they push it. Truth is, vet schools don't focus a lot on nutrition. It's not saying that a vet is a bad vet because he recommends those foods, a lot of vets just are told "this is good food", so they pass the message along without proper nutrition knowledge. Also, some dog food brands (like Hills) support vet schools, so vets have heard of it from the time they start college, which makes them think it's good as well.

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Higher quality food may seem more expensive at first, but it evens out. The higher quality the food, the less fillers eaten (and therefore the less poop comes out the other end). Your dog eats more to try to get the nutrition it needs, and most of the food just passes right on through. Also, it will make your animals healthier, so you save money on vet bills in the long run.

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"Big box" petstores like Petco and Petsmart rarely have quality foods. (I do believe that PetCo sells "Solid Gold" brand, which is a quality food, but most of the foods aren't.)

Also, grocery stores and Walmart aren't good places to buy food either.

Your best bets for getting quality dog food are:
- small, locally owned petstores
- dog boutiques
- farm supply stores

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When switching foods, do it gradually. I do this over about a two week timespan:
25% food A, 75% food B
50% food A, 50% food B
75% food A, 25% food B
100% food A
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Answer 2

LOL. Why do you want an obese, non-athletic canine with joint issues? there is not any way that puppy is organic-bred by way of fact actual American Pit Bull Terriers are often around 30 lbs, the great ones pushing it at 50. His daddy has mastiff or something in him. not a actual pit bull. think of of what those canine have been initially bred to do. they are athletes. not fats tanks which could hardly ever walk down the driveway without loosing their breath. in any case, merely love your little mutt like he's. i'm specific he's a sweetie and be happy with him for what he's. fats canine are not healthful, that's troublesome on their heart and joints. And actual pits are skinny, troublesome, and small. ;)

Answer 3

Try switching to a natural pet food and only leaving his dish down for 15 minutes. Offer it three times a day but don't leave it down for him. Continue to exercise him but take him to the vet if there is no change. It could be a health problem which is killing his appetite.


Pit Bulls are no more likely to eat a baby than we are. If you don't have any constructive ideas don't be a point w***e. Some people actually need advice.

Answer 4

Has he always been like that?
Did you just get him?
I had a Pitty that ate everything, as a rule Pits/Staffs etc. are not usually fussy eaters!
Maybe you should have his teeth checked or have him examined by vet.

If he's healthy and fine, then just leave his dish of food out at a set time and if not eaten, put in fridge till another time,.. missing a meal will whet his appetite.

Answer 5

Try an all natural brand, such as Nutro Max or Natural Choice. Better nutrition, less poo.

Ignore the Pit haters. They are severely uneducated when it comes to this great dog.

Answer 6

Find a good all natural food for him and just stick to it. Your dog will eat when he is hungry, he will not starve himself so long as he is healthy. I feed my Pittie Nutro Max dog food. My dog loves it.

Also as a tip you may want to give him a lot of exercise before you feed him. He may not eat right away, but after exercise he should have worked up an appetite.



Michael g,
You really should not speak on things you obviously know nothing about. People like you and your ignorant statements is why people stare at me when I walk my dog down the street.


David C,
Actually people stare because of the ignorance that is associated with the breed. I have a good handle on my dog thanks. My dog is well behaved, trained, and gets plenty of exercise, and has never nor will he ever be a danger to anyone. I am a responsible owner and I loathe the fact that I am taken as just another piece of crap owner who does not take proper care or responsibility for there animal. Don't talk to me like you know me or anything about my dog. Pit Bulls are greatly misunderstood, and people like yourself who are not educated on the matter have no room to talk. Good day.


David C,
For someone who is so "educated" about dogs you admit to being bitten by several.... I find that funny. A person who is educated about dogs should be able to recognize certain dog behaviors and know how to avoid the situation, which I do. Yes I agree any dog can bite, in the right situation. ANY BREED. Not just Pits. My dog has never been a nuisance because I have trained him and know how to handle him. I know how to read my dog and other dogs and know what situations are okay for my dog to be in and what ones to avoid. So what point are you trying to make here? That all dogs are capable of biting or that Pit Bulls (Beasts isn't that what you called them?) are dangerous, because in your first comment that is how you come off, in your second comment you try to make yourself sound smart and state that all dogs can be dangerous. So which is it?
Oh and by the way, just because you have dealt with dogs and have been bitten by some does not make you educated. I did a lot of research on dogs and their behaviors, especially on Pit Bulls before I got my dog. I just suggest you take into account that not all Pit owners have vicious dogs before you open your mouth like you did.


David C,
I didn't find the fact that you had been bitten funny, but the fact that you see that as a sort of education about dogs. I am glad that you clarified your point. I understand your concerns, and I would probably be neverous myself is I saw Pit Bull (or any large breed) just roaming around the neighborhood. Not because all Pits are bad, but because any dog can be dangerous. (plus Pits can be animal aggressive which can a very serious problem)I am happy to say that I have never been bitten by any dog. Please take note that any responsible Pit (or just any dog owner for that matter) owner would NEVER intentionally let there dog roam free unattended, because they know all about the bad rap, and also because they know the horrible stories about Pits attacking, they know what a Pit Bull can do, and will do everything to prevent that from ever happening. All dog owners need to take more responsibility for there dogs. There is no other option. So in short I apologize for any rudeness I may have sent your way. I am very defensive about my breed because many people make rude comments and are hateful towards myself and my dog. So, I am sorry. I did not mean to offend. Take care.

Answer 7

My pit bull Max eats Kibbles and Bits.....and Little Ceasars in the am.....he is not picky, he just won't eat if no one is at home......he eats his dinner when we eat....he is too funny.

OMG people on here can be so mean and cruel.I am a 53 year old pit bull owner...I can control my dog, and he sure doesn't eat babies. People if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything......

Answer 8

R.I.P. Robert Jordan -- people are probably staring at you to evaluate whether your skinny little arms can control that beast if he decides he wants to "play."

Addeddum: R.I.P. Robert Jordan,

I am educated about dogs -- I've been educated by the dogs themselves. Over the years I've been chased by many and bitten by a few. For the record, every dog that ever bit me was a dog that "didn't bite."

Under the right circumstances ANY dog will attack. Any dog owner who doesn't realize that is a danger to society.

Kamunyak:

I'm glad you find it amusing that I've been bitten by dogs. I aim to please.

I agree with you about breeds, though. I didn't intend to single out Pits - my bad. I've never been attacked by a Pit -- never seen one around these parts. But if I saw a Pit running loose I'd be damned scared, despite assurances of Pit owners. I've been mostly attacked by shepards and dobermans. Once by a mastiff, which was a truly terrifying event.

I'm quite adept at avoiding the situation, which accounts for all the times loose dogs have NOT attacked. But if I'm out for a run -- which many dogs cannot resist -- why the hell should I ruin my workout because some schmuck doesn't control their animal?

Answer 9

I have an american pitbull terrier and he is picky i had to change his bowl, is he a puppy maybe his food is too hard for him... I had to change bowls a few times and soften his food for him,when i first gotten him. i feed him nutro max puppy food. he seems to like it.

Answer 10

you have to be firm!!! dont keep changing his diet just stick to one food and when hes hungry enough hell eat it