Puppy would rather play than eat? - MyCorgi.com2024-03-29T06:57:16Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/puppy-would-rather-play-than-eat?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm inclined to continue expe…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-05-07:1150197:Comment:17487182013-05-07T23:22:31.814ZHeather & Elliehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Heather236
<p>I'm inclined to continue experimenting until you find what your puppy likes. Some people might say it's indulgent, but feeding time is important and you want it to go as smoothly as possible. I think it's no different than buying Nellie her favorite kinds of toys. It makes her a happier dog.</p>
<p>I had a lot of problems getting Ellie to eat, and it took patience and experimentation on my part. (In addition to her lack of interest, she has a sensitive tummy.) It could be a lot of…</p>
<p>I'm inclined to continue experimenting until you find what your puppy likes. Some people might say it's indulgent, but feeding time is important and you want it to go as smoothly as possible. I think it's no different than buying Nellie her favorite kinds of toys. It makes her a happier dog.</p>
<p>I had a lot of problems getting Ellie to eat, and it took patience and experimentation on my part. (In addition to her lack of interest, she has a sensitive tummy.) It could be a lot of things: too hard to chew, doesn't digest well dry, the bowl is too big, the bowl itself (dogs are foragers which is why treat balls are so much fun). Wet dog food did the trick for us. I put a tablespoon on her kibble and mix it together really well. She scarfs it down now. </p>
<p>Keep trying. You'll find what Nellie likes.</p> Just cut down on the amount o…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-05-06:1150197:Comment:17479862013-05-06T14:16:29.858ZAnna Morellihttp://mycorgi.com/profile/AnnaMorelli
<p>Just cut down on the amount of food you give her at each meal until you figure out at which quantity she is eager to eat, then adjust upwards gradually as she grows and seems to require more. Trust her body to tell her when she is hungry. Too much food will create more problems than too little and there is no problem at all with her slow growth natural pattern.</p>
<p>Just cut down on the amount of food you give her at each meal until you figure out at which quantity she is eager to eat, then adjust upwards gradually as she grows and seems to require more. Trust her body to tell her when she is hungry. Too much food will create more problems than too little and there is no problem at all with her slow growth natural pattern.</p>