What Is Finicky Eating?
As a rule, finicky eating is when a dog will only eat certain things. It is sometimes manifested in a dog who refuses to eat the complete and balanced dog food you offer or doesn’t eat enough. Finicky eaters usually do so out of preference, but you should keep in mind that dogs might also refuse to eat because of a medical condition. If you have a dog who has happily eaten his dog food for some time and suddenly stops, read about Refusal to Eat. Also keep in mind environmental factors, which can influence how much dogs eat. It is not unusual for dogs to consume less during warmer weather conditions. Change in Diet One possible cause of finicky eating is a sudden change in diet. Some tips on making diet changes more tolerable: • Before taking your new dog home, find out what type, flavor, and brand of food your dog has been eating. Acquire some of this food. • If the food your dog has been eating is acceptable to you, continue feeding it. • If you want to switch your dog to a different
