Is your dog a picky eater? 8 helpful tips

Tip 5 - Not too many snacks and preferably no table scraps

There is nothing more fun than spoiling your dog with snacks, bones, or table scraps. However, we often don't realize that this can cause picky behavior in our dogs.

When your dog gets too many snacks or bones, he can lose interest in his food. In some cases, dogs get so many snacks that they simply are no longer hungry. Try reducing the rewards you give your four-legged friend.

If you sometimes give your dog table scraps, it's best to stop. First of all, our food is not always suitable for dogs. Sometimes it is even toxic. If you regularly spoil your dog with table scraps, you can cause selective eating behavior. Your dog may leave his own food because he knows he will get a 'better offer' later. After all, if you had to choose between a pastry or a bowl of vegetables, the choice is easy. For our loyal four-legged friends, it's no different.

Tip 6 - Switching dog food the right way

When you switch from one food to another, it is important to do this gradually. This can reduce the chance of stomach and intestinal problems. If your dog has ever had stomach and/or intestinal issues during the switch, there is a chance he will refuse to eat the food. This is because your dog associates the food with the stomach and/or intestinal problems. In our article Switching to different dog food, how do you do that you can read how to best switch to other dog food.

Tip 7 - Wet food as a last resort

Some dogs really refuse to eat dry kibble. The only way to get these dogs to eat is by adding wet food. However, there is a downside to this. Once your dog gets used to wet food He may lose interest in dry food. Often he doesn't want to eat dry food at all unless you add canned food to it. So only do this if no other method works! Additionally, we recommend not mixing fresh meat with extruded (crunchy) dry food. This can have unpleasant consequences and result in stomach and intestinal issues.

Tip 8 - Contact the veterinarian

If your dog suddenly refuses to eat or hasn't eaten anything for more than two days, it is important to contact your veterinarian. Your dog may refuse to eat because it is in pain, sick, or not feeling well. The veterinarian can then work with you to look for causes and rule out any medical conditions.

Note: with puppies, it is important to act more quickly if they stop eating altogether. If your puppy has not eaten for 24 hours, contact the veterinarian.

Dog food for picky eaters

Always choose dog food with a high content of high-quality meat. This will make the food much more appealing to your loyal four-legged friend. It is also important that the meat is of good quality. Better meat means more animal proteins, which also makes the food more attractive.

If your dog is very picky, you can try the Riverwood Scottish Salmon variety . These kibbles have a very strong smell, making them irresistible to many dogs.

If your dog really refuses to eat dry food, you can also take a look at the Mono-Protein canned food from Riverwood. This food has a meat content of 70%, which provides a delicious taste.

Many dogs already enjoy Riverwood every day. Would you also like your dog to savor our delicious foods and are you curious which variant would suit your dog best? Answer here a few questions and order a budget-friendly trial pack right away.