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1. Warm the food slightly. It helps release the aroma and can make a big difference for dogs who are losing interest in meals.
2. Add a little warm water or unsalted, dog-safe broth.
3. Play with texture. Some dogs prefer minced food, others like larger pieces and something to actually chew.
4. Stop serving every meal exactly the same way. Use a lick mat, slow feeder or even scatter part of the meal occasionally.
And don’t keep changing proteins every time your dog refuses a meal. You may accidentally be teaching them that if they wait long enough, something better will arrive.
If refusing food is new, persistent or comes with any other symptoms, that’s not something I’d label as “picky eating.”
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