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Dogs eating food IS an instinct. Evidence of that is that almost as soon as they're born, puppies head straight for their mothers milk even though they're blind and no one taught them.
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Why is your dog only eating treats but not food?
Well try putting hot water on it or you can always mix it in with wet dog food. Or you could even try a different flavor or type of dog food. Good luck!! Try feeding your dog only Dog Food, do not give the dog any other type of food,especially food that is meant for people,dogs will often shun their own dog food in favor of getting people food..Switch between dry and canned or a mix of the two..It may take a day or even two days but eventually hunger and instinct will cause the dog to eat its own food...Once that happens continue to feed the animal only dog food and give them treats specifically for dogs.People food is not recommended for dogs because of the additives and preservatives it contains.. This is what I do to make my dog eat her dog food.. -I put ground beef into her bowl, and then I pour hot water over it (just a bit) and then I put the dry dog food in, after the water has absorbed the flavors of the meat.
Why won't my dog eat dog food?
The dog is eating too much human food. TRy giving him dry dog food like normal but put some wet food in it for a variety.
Who poisoned themselves by eating canned dog food?
CAB xmas quizzer
How does one become a dog trainer at PetSmart?
start eating dog biscuits da and they will promote u to actually work there! so find a dog, buy him food, eat his food, and become a "dog trainer"!!!!
How can magets get in dry dog food and can it hurt the dog if they eat them?
Your dog should NOT be eating Magets , as for how they got in the bag of dry dog food the bag could have a hole in it or have been left open and a fly go in and lay its eggs.
What happen to the food chain where it is connected?
the happen is the people eating chicken joy and the dog eating dog food?
How do ocean animals adapt and find food?
It is a natural instinct like eating and drinking...
Can humans get food poisoned from eating dog food?
No but i wouldn't recommend eating it.
Can you dog get diarrhea from eating cat food?
Yes if its wet cat food, dog should only eat dog food.
How does a dog get sick?
by eating people food.
How can you make sentence using food?
I am looking for the aisle where the dog food is located. The dog is eating the cat's food.
What body parts do the dog use for eating?
the dog use teeth or tongue to get the dogs food.
Dog puked after eating new dog food?
It was maybe not like the taste
What do you do if your dog doesnt like regular dog food?
If you mean by 'Doesn't like regular dog food' that it isn't eating it's food, I suggest you take him/her to the Vet. It could have something wrong with it's teeth to stop it eating.
Why is your dog only eating treats but not food?
Well try putting hot water on it or you can always mix it in with wet dog food. Or you could even try a different flavor or type of dog food. Good luck!! Try feeding your dog only Dog Food, do not give the dog any other type of food,especially food that is meant for people,dogs will often shun their own dog food in favor of getting people food..Switch between dry and canned or a mix of the two..It may take a day or even two days but eventually hunger and instinct will cause the dog to eat its own food...Once that happens continue to feed the animal only dog food and give them treats specifically for dogs.People food is not recommended for dogs because of the additives and preservatives it contains.. This is what I do to make my dog eat her dog food.. -I put ground beef into her bowl, and then I pour hot water over it (just a bit) and then I put the dry dog food in, after the water has absorbed the flavors of the meat.
Why does a dog throw up dry dog food seconds after he is finished eating but he tolerates wet dog food just fine?
Because they obviously don't like dry dog food
Why is my dog not eating food?
If your dog isn't eating food there are several possible reasons. The first is that your dog could be sick, many infections and more serious problems can affect how much a dog can eat, or if they can eat. The second and if your dog is eating some but does not seem to get sick this could be the reason, is that he/she might not like the food you are buying, animals, just like people can dislike foods.
