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What do u feed your silky terrier?

i have a 8 mo old, silky terrier who doesn't like to eat his food. he's currently eating chicken soup for pet lover soul which he's not really in to and before that i tried innova puppy which he really didn't like either. is there anything in the regular stores that really isn't that bad for him that i can try to give him. please let me know.


Asked by Diggy on Nov 20th 2007 Tagged dogfood, silkyterrier in Food & Nutrition
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hi
my dog is a yorkie to and he loves asda own brand dog food wet and dry so maby your dog might like it 2 lol



love danielle lewis and her dog oscar


Member 479157 answered on 11/20/07. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 1 Report this answer


Reesy

First, go to the store where you have been buying the Chicken soup and Innova. Most stores have sample size bags you can try before you buy.
*Try wellness*

Second, are you feeding him on a schedule? Most dogs eat better when they are feed only 2 times a day, instead of food always available. Start a morning and evening routine. He may not catch on right away, but the drive to eat will not take long and soon you will notice him eating at those 2 schedule times. During this time do not give him any treats or tablescapes until he understands his food schedule.

Has he been to the vet? Are you checking his poop to make sure there is nothing abnormal?

Will he eat his dog food out of your hand? This may be strange, but some dogs do not like their food dishes. Replacing his dish may make a difference.

Whatever you decide, don't add "toppings" to his food to make him eat. IAMS gravy or any of those, are junk and aren't going to help the situation in the long run.


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Jack

Sometimes, it is really hit or miss with dog foods.

It took a while for me to find one particular formula that Jack loves. He was a very picky eater before that.

Some dogs will eat anything that is put in front of them.

I would second the recommendation for Wellness brand dog food. It is a very high quality food, but it also has a very good balance of all the fatty acids, vitamins and minerals a growing puppy needs.

I would avoid regular store food at all costs. Without exception, the food in grocery stores and lower end pet stores, like Petsmart and Petco is really, REALLY bad for dogs. Yes, dogs survive eating it, but do they really THRIVE? Nope.

In my experience, the smaller, independent pet food stores usually have amazing staff who are quite knowledgeable about dog food. The bigger stores are there to sell, sell, sell and they know nothing. So, ask around the smaller places where you got the Innova.

Eagle Pack is another great brand. Good luck!


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