3y/o Pitbull wont eat....?

    • Silver

    3y/o Pitbull wont eat....?

    Hey yall.  I had my pitbull/husky for 3 yrs.  We have always fed him both dog and human food. for the past month or so he has not been eating the dog food at all. he only eats human food now.  if we give him a can food or some dry food he wont touch it.  he seems to be getting too skinny cuz i can see his ribs but he still acts normal/healthy. he runs around and stuff and is very active. any suggestions? thanks
    • Gold Top Dog
    Stop feeding him treats and people food.

    Pick a good, quality dog food. Something that's good enough to be his only source of nutrition. Decide how much he needs. Put a bowl down, for 15 minutes, 2-3 times a day. When the 15 minutes are up, remove the bowl. No treats. No snacks. No people food.

    A healthy dog will not starve itself.
    • Silver
    i usaly give my dog a main meal at like 8-9 pm and give snacks throughout the day. I gave him dry food on a paper plate for his main meal but he didnt eat it. the ants always come to it, atleast someone likes it lol.
    • Gold Top Dog
    Well, I don't like that.  Why give him treats all day and not real food.  Divide up his "main" meal and give him some during the day instead of treats.  I never did understand why people do this. 
     
    And, what do you mean, ants come to it?  Is he outside??
    • Silver
    yeah he is strictly an outdoor dog.
    • Gold Top Dog
    Can I ask you something?  Why do you have a pit bull?  And, why is he not allowed in the house? 
    • Gold Top Dog
    One suggestion to keep the ants away...

    Get a large platter or dish that is about a inch deep and fill it with water, then place the food bowl in the middle of the platter, the water will create a mote around the food. The ants can't cross the watter and you don't have to worrie about the food going bad because of ants.

    I know I can't really change your mind on keeping the dog outside verses inside but at least get him on soom really good food. You could even add baby food to his dry food to give it a human food tast.
    • Silver
    I cant let him inside cuz my sister is allergic to dogs...and cuz of religion.
    • Gold Top Dog

    ORIGINAL: jondoe89
    ...and cuz of religion.


    huh? could you explain some more?
    • Silver
    not supposed to have animals inside the house. dont worry about it..
    • Gold Top Dog
    not supposed to have animals inside the house. dont worry about it..


    Why have them at all then
    !!??[&:] [:@]

    Sorry Jondoe you have just hit on a very sore spot for me [&:]

    What brand food are currently feeding your dog?

    Feed him his meals am and pm,cut aout ALL treats until he is eating properly. He may be not eating because he is sad,bored,Lonely and is pining for attention,as most dogs who are relegated to live their lives outside and alone do.Usually when dogs are not feeling well emotionally and physically one of the first signs to show are lack of appetite.
    • Silver
    dogs dont have to kept inside...there animals....and i gave him dry food right now but he didnt eat it. so im not gonan give me human food after like i usualy do. i hope when tomorrow comes hell realize whats up and hell eat dog food again...heres a old pic of him...
    • Gold Top Dog
    He's very cute.  Is it very hot where you live lately?  That could be it too.
    • Silver
    OHHHHHHHH yEAHHHHHHH its hot. SOCAL...its like 100-150 F everyday lately...
    • Silver
    Thanks for the compliment. Im sure he appreciates itlol.