My dog wont eat his food, what do I do? Answers at Dogster Answers.

Thu, Apr 5th 2012, 14:02 GMT

I havent anything wrong with Blue Buffalo who could go wrong feeding their dog Natural holistic dog food? no soy,corn,or wheat, no by-products,and preservatives.The only way a dog will have a bad reaction to Blue Buffalo is if there is an allergy! as for the not eating the food. i would get a second opinion from a different vet if there is nothing wrong then i would blend the food up or buy canned dog food.

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Carter

Wed, Apr 4th 2012, 09:25 GMT

My 13 yr old Min Pin has gotten finicky about eating. Most of the problem was her teeth but now that her teeth have been taken care of there are still days when all she does is go to her bowl sniff it then walk off. I am trying her on the Blue Buffalo Basics mixed with her old food and she is eating it up without any hesitation. But I have read some bad things about BB so I am just trying it for now. If i have any problems with it i will have to go to something else.

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SCOUT

Tue, Mar 27th 2012, 14:46 GMT

I would find another vet. It's like going to the doctor - if you're not happy, change if possible. Previous vet misdiagnosed my 13 y.o. Kelpie last year and she had to be put down after incorrect medication. Good luck. Also an upset tummy will prevent dog from eating solids.

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Mon, Mar 12th 2012, 12:01 GMT

You can try putting his food through a blender and make it like baby food. That way, all he has to do is lick it and swallow it. Good Luck!

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Jax (earned her wings 5/30/12)

Mon, Mar 12th 2012, 07:19 GMT

Did the vet look at his teeth or in his mouth? Reluctance to eat is often a sign of mouth pain, including gum disease, tumors, abscesses, broken teeth, etc. Especially if the dog will drink water and lick soft food, but won't chew hard food. Age is no excuse for lack of appetite. Something is wrong. I would find a new vet who will take your concerns more seriously.

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Bruno CGC