Fussy dog not eating

[meljolly]

I have a small yorkieXpoodle  she is one. Ever since she was a pup she has been a difficult eater. I have tried many different brands and types of food. Bakers has been the one I ended up sticking with as its the one that she ate the most of. I know its not the best food for her but to me the main thing was that she was eating. Due to her itching alot I have decided to start the search again, she has been off bakers for a few days now and she is itching less but has barely eaten. Can anyone recommend a wet or dry food for extremely fussy dogs that doesnt have have wheat soya cerals etc? I have considered a raw diet but I wouldn't feel confident feeding her raw foods and bones.

[maxandpaddy]

Our setter is very fussy and not a foody plus she has a sensitive stomach, tripe works really well with her

We buy it frozen from the pet shop ....defrost and mix it in with a little biscuit

She loves it and has put weight on .... but gawd it smells bad

[Jessica]

My mum buys this meat from asda. It in the pet food isle. Its called natatural or something. In a white container eith a foil lid and I think it has a lab on the front. Nothing un natural in it. Andnits brilliant for our very itchy cocker spaniel.

[sarahp]

I've heard of more than a few itchy dogs who have stopped itching on a different diet. I feed Burns which is pretty pure and non-allergenic but not sure about it for such a small dog, and although mine have always eaten it I don't let them be fussy! They either eat it or starve (not literally, before anyone jumps on me). Maybe soaked in some stock or something it would be more tempting?

[maihem]

Try Simply dog food. My Min Pins have this in the salmon and rice flavour. They love it. Sometimes if it's cold I put hot water on it and leave it for 5mins then give it to them. They are so tiny I have to get a small bite food. But they love the fishy taste and it stopped the itch!! X

[09rebel99]

Simpsons 80/20 its just meat and veg dry food and we get pet mince from my butcher. Its pig heart and liver minced. We cook it and I put my own veg in (carrots and potatoe) my itchy and fussy eating staff is alot better on this and eats up which she never did with anything else :-)

[meljolly]

Thanks everyone, I'll gve some of them a try

[idalia]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3wLTlqnMMg&feature=youtu.be

Hopefully the video I've posted will dispel some of the myths and fears people may have over raw feeding, it is about 11 mins long, but the lady is quite watchable, she's a vet too.
I started raw feeding about 18 months ago (I think), I had dabbled in it before, but that's when I took the plunge and stopped all dry food completely. I must say I don't think I'll ever go back either. You do need to feed a percentage of bone, but most minced chicken (pet food) contains a lot of bone anyway if you're still afraid to feed actual whole bones. It is scary when you first feed raw chicken wings etc. because we've been so indoctrinated to believe you shouldn't do it. Never, ever feed cooked bones, it's those that splinter and cause problems. PAH sell Nature's Menu raw food, you can get bags of small cubes, particularly good for small breeds as you can just defrost a few as needed rather that a large block.
If you really can't bring yourself to go down the raw feed route I would suggest a complete diet that doesn't contain any cereal, there are loads on the market now. Orijen is supposed to be fantastic stuff and as near natural as possible, it is very expensive, but as you only have a small dog probably it may not work out too prohibitive.

[dexterd]

If you can find a local pet shop selling Barking Heads Dog Food then I would try a bag as its money back guarantee so if she wont eat it you can just take it back and get a refund.

Its all made from real meat and there is no artificial flavours or preservatives or colouring- the high protein makes it very palatable to dogs- They even make one called 'Fusspot" or fussy eaters.

Amazing quality food & not to expensive considering

[livtom2]

I had this trouble with my dog since the day i got her! After trying every expensive dried food out there the lady in my local pet shop recommended i try Chappie,,,,,,,,,,,,i thought chappie was just cheap dog food but it isnt and is much better for your dog than the bakers.
I have recently found out my dog has addisons so she is now on steroids for life and has no itching at all now xx