🐶 Why is your dog picky? Let’s find out!

Here are the three main reasons for picky eating:

1️⃣ Unbalanced Diet
If you frequently feed your dog human food that’s high in salt and fat (like leftover food), it may become tired of dog food. This not only reduces appetite but can also cause digestive issues!

2️⃣ Wrong Feeding Habits
Relying too much on treats as rewards can make your dog lose interest in regular meals and even refuse to eat. When this happens, the owner might get anxious and change flavors or add more treats, which only strengthens the picky eating habit.

3️⃣ Lack of Exercise
If your dog isn’t getting enough exercise, its metabolism slows down, leading to a reduced appetite. Studies show that dogs walking less than 5,000 steps a day have a noticeably lower desire to eat!

🐕 How can you help your dog regain its appetite? Try these methods!

✅ Time-Limited Feeding
Set fixed meal times for your dog. If it doesn’t finish its meal within the set time, remove the food bowl. Studies show that sticking to this method for 8 weeks can increase meal efficiency by 42%!

✅ Increase Exercise
Ensure your dog gets at least 60 minutes of exercise daily, especially activities like sniffing and exploring. These activities not only burn calories but also boost your dog’s appetite!

✅ Control Treats
Treats should make up no more than 15% of your dog’s daily calorie intake. Try a reward system where treats are given only after your dog completes a task, but be sure to control the amount!

💡 Tips:

• Regularly change the flavor or brand of dog food to keep things interesting.

• Create a quiet, comfortable eating environment for your dog to reduce distractions.

• Feed in appropriate portions to maintain a healthy eating routine.

Let’s help your dog become a “good eater” again! 🦴