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Question about a dog not eating
Posted on 9/2/26 at 9:55 pm
Posted on 9/2/26 at 9:55 pm
So my sister in law found about a 6 month old mutt in a corn field 2 months ago and decided to rescue it. Unfortunately it was not a good fit with her family. So the dog has come to live with me for awhile until we figure out what to do with it. It has been with me for 4 days and has not eaten. I have tried dry dog food, wet dog food, and dry cat food but he has not eaten any of it. The only thing that I have been able to get him to eat was the bones from some baby back ribs. I called my SIL and she said the only thing he would eat for her was a hamburger. Obviously I do not want to feed the dog a hamburger every day. Do you fine and wise folks know of anything other to do other than just put food out and let him decide to eat when he gets hungry enough?
ETA: Forgot to post a picture of the little guy.
ETA: Forgot to post a picture of the little guy.
This post was edited on 9/2/26 at 9:59 pm
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Posted on 9/2/26 at 9:58 pm to WeeWee
You can also try a decent brand of canned wet dog food with a tablespoon of ground meat or so on top to entice him. Then wean off the ground meat.
We didn’t have feeding issues but another thing that might work is giving table scraps from dinner on top of the canned food. (Remember to avoid things like onion heavy dishes)
We didn’t have feeding issues but another thing that might work is giving table scraps from dinner on top of the canned food. (Remember to avoid things like onion heavy dishes)
This post was edited on 9/2/26 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:47 pm to WeeWee
Yeah, pour something on tiop of or mixed in his dry dog food. Gravy, bacon grease, eggs, table scraps. A little cooked ground meat mixed up in the dry food will get him to eat pretty much all of it.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:48 pm to WeeWee
It doesn’t necessarily have to be anything catastrophic. I don’t know if you said whether or not he been checked for worms, but that could certainly be the issue. I would just try some chicken and rice.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:53 pm to TutHillTiger
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It doesn’t necessarily have to be anything catastrophic. I don’t know if you said whether or not he been checked for worms, but that could certainly be the issue. I would just try some chicken and rice.
Oh yes he has been checked for worms by two different vets and was clean. He has received his first round of vaccines and has multiple stuffed animals. He is even making friends with my other dogs. He just won’t eat.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:55 pm to WeeWee
Many dogs will not eat when they are anxious. I would not leave food out for him. Offer him food twice a day and allow him a few minutes to eat it. If he doesn't, pick it up.
Try adding 1/2 can of pumpkin (or dry powder pumpkin) to his dry kibble and a tablespoon of warm water. Mix it up. Pumpkin is excellent for dogs. It also helps with their digestive system.
When going to feed him, make sure he is in a calm state. And make sure you are also in a calm state as well. Dogs pick up on energy levels.
Try sitting down with him and allow him to eat the food out of your hands. You're working to build a connection with him -- and then trust, through repetition. Slow play this. The reward for you and him will come if you are patient.
Try adding 1/2 can of pumpkin (or dry powder pumpkin) to his dry kibble and a tablespoon of warm water. Mix it up. Pumpkin is excellent for dogs. It also helps with their digestive system.
When going to feed him, make sure he is in a calm state. And make sure you are also in a calm state as well. Dogs pick up on energy levels.
Try sitting down with him and allow him to eat the food out of your hands. You're working to build a connection with him -- and then trust, through repetition. Slow play this. The reward for you and him will come if you are patient.
This post was edited on 9/2/26 at 10:58 pm
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:01 pm to Will Cover
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Many dogs will not eat when they are anxious. I would not leave food out for him. Offer him food twice a day and allow him a few minutes to eat it. If he doesn't, pick it up. Try adding 1/2 can of pumpkin (or dry powder pumpkin) to his dry kibble and a tablespoon of warm water. Mix it up. Pumpkin is excellent for dogs. It also helps with their digestive system. When going to feed him, make sure he is in a calm state. And make sure you are also in a calm state as well. Dogs pick up on energy levels. Try sitting down with him and allow him to eat the food out of your hands. You're working to build a connection with him -- and then trust, through repetition. Slow play this. The reward for you and him will come if you are patient.
This is the way.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:01 pm to WeeWee
When my Frenchie gets all picky and diva-ish with not eating. I have to scramble a couple eggs and put it on her food..
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:06 pm to WeeWee
He may have separation anxiety and is probably missing your sister in law. Can she come over and try feeding him?
This post was edited on 9/2/26 at 11:08 pm
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:07 pm to WeeWee
All good suggestions so far. I used to cook up a mix of ground beef, brown rice, peas, and carrots for our picky eating dog.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:09 pm to DarkDrifter
quote:Did this, too. Also had a diva Frenchie.
When my Frenchie gets all picky and diva-ish with not eating. I have to scramble a couple eggs and put it on her food..
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:20 pm to WeeWee
Because this is a dog thread ...
and because this picture shows trust.
Always, and I mean always, has to get under my desk when I am working and loves lay her head on top of my foot (as a pillow).
and because this picture shows trust.
Always, and I mean always, has to get under my desk when I am working and loves lay her head on top of my foot (as a pillow).
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:22 pm to WeeWee
That's a cute pup!
Everything everyone advised is solid. Sally gets picky sometimes and if she goes too long we scramble up some eggs to mix in the kibble. One time we only had to pour hot water in the kibble to make it have some gravy.
If nothing is physically wrong with him, just try a few different things and give it time.
I also agree with going the hamburger route and cutting it back until he's weaned off of it.
Everything everyone advised is solid. Sally gets picky sometimes and if she goes too long we scramble up some eggs to mix in the kibble. One time we only had to pour hot water in the kibble to make it have some gravy.
If nothing is physically wrong with him, just try a few different things and give it time.
I also agree with going the hamburger route and cutting it back until he's weaned off of it.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:23 pm to WeeWee
I have a dog that looks exactly like that (female and maybe 3-5 pounds heavier) and she's a really picky eater too.
I give her wet food in the morning that she eats sometimes and treats at lunch.
If she gets hungry enough, she'll eat her dry food or the cats' food.
He looks healthy...Put down a good brand of dry food and if he gets hungry enough, he'll eat it.
I give her wet food in the morning that she eats sometimes and treats at lunch.
If she gets hungry enough, she'll eat her dry food or the cats' food.
He looks healthy...Put down a good brand of dry food and if he gets hungry enough, he'll eat it.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:23 pm to Tiger in the Sticks
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He may have separation anxiety and is probably missing your sister in law. Can she come over and try feeding him?
You are missing where she had trouble getting him to eat.
My guess is he may have been anxious at the start and now he’s spoiled on uncut actual meat.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:34 pm to WeeWee
It always ate table food (mostly fast food) as a puppy. You're gonna have to ween it.
Looks like a good enough boy to put in the effort.
Looks like a good enough boy to put in the effort.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:41 pm to Gravitiger
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Did this, too. Also had a diva Frenchie.
She’s a great dog and super lovable …
Buuut… there are times… times when she can be a stubborn a-hole ..
Posted on 9/3/26 at 12:15 am to WeeWee
I've got a Husky....never get a Husky
Posted on 9/3/26 at 12:25 am to Volvagia
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You are missing where she had trouble getting him to eat.
Actually, I did. Was just thinking of some of the issues I’ve had with my dog. He barely eats if we’re anywhere but home.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 12:32 am to Tiger in the Sticks
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He may have separation anxiety and is probably missing your sister in law. Can she come over and try feeding him?
Negative. She was not very involved with him other than picking him up from the corn field and taking him to the vet the first time.
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