[sheila]

I think Sheila is Anorexic :lol: All seriousness, she does not eat like most dogs do. This is the third time I have changed her food since we got her from the pound. She use to tear up the purina crap they were feeding her at the pound, put her towards better foods and nothing doing. She will take a few bites, and then just walks away. Every once in a while she will eat like she has never had food months and gulp down the bowl, but should it not be like this with every feeding. I do fast her like one half day a week (ie no breakfast) Her stools are normal, and plenty!!! I am following the guidlines on the bags, and wonder if this is just too much food for her??? She rarely eats more than half her serving. I try and follow the 15-20minute food down rule, but sometimes she will not touch in the AM or PM. she definetly has no lack of appetites when it comes to treats and will gobble them all day. Any pointers??

 

[sheila]

do you exercise her before you feed her? This usually helps a ton and also helps with discipline... work then food.

But I would keep doing the 15 min rule for more then a day... I think it was attitudes dog, I could be wrong, who went 5 days without touching it and then finally gave it and now scarfs down everything. Dogs are okay giong a few days without food. As long as nothing is physically wrong with her and she is just being very stubborn.

Btw....the reason she gobbled up the purina... I would have gobbled up mcdonalds every day too when i was young if my mom gave it to me!!

Well at night she always gets fed about 1/2-1hr after her long walk. Guess I will do the 15 minute rule for a few days and she don't eat oh well. I don't think there is anything physically wrong with her, cuz her energy is as high as every, drinks plenty of water and has been having regular bowel movements. I think like some others have said, my daughter is a food snob!! Will update in a few days to let ya'll know how she is eating. gonna try a few of the mentioned things, thanks.