That does sound like alot of food, but if she's skinny then it's the amount you need.

There is NO PROBLEM WITH ADDING stuff to her food to get her to eat. Mealtimes shouldn't be stressful or a battle. So if you have to add a bit of anything to get her to eat a meal normally, then that's the smart thing to do.

Many of our GSD's are picky eaters and we are in the same situation you are in. Some great tips and ideas are on --> http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/feeding-our-puppy/162644-pup-doesnt-want-eat-picky-eater.html

 

That does sound like alot of food, but if she's skinny then it's the amount you need.

There is NO PROBLEM WITH ADDING stuff to her food to get her to eat. Mealtimes shouldn't be stressful or a battle. So if you have to add a bit of anything to get her to eat a meal normally, then that's the smart thing to do.

Many of our GSD's are picky eaters and we are in the same situation you are in. Some great tips and ideas are on --> http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/feeding-our-puppy/162644-pup-doesnt-want-eat-picky-eater.html

Thank you for saying this! I really do agree.

 

I feed Fromm four star and swap through the grain free varieties as well, Delgado fluctuates between 3.5-4 cups a day depending on his current weight and activity level of the day. While my GSD will eat anything put in front of him without fuss my poodle is super picky.

I add warm water to the kibble and let sit for a bit, then add about a tablespoon of canned Tripett (I used to use the Fromm canned food and both dogs loved it but the Tripett has them drooling and I felt the tripe had more benefits then just plain canned food) warmed slightly and mix. Sometimes I add raw egg or raw meat as a treat as well

 

Where do you buy the canned Tripett? That is something I would definitely think of adding. I have read some many people on here just raving about how wonderful tripe is but the whole raw feeding just isn't for me. About how long does a can of tripett last you? Fromm is already a really expensive food and if I am going to be adding more to her food it is going to need to be cost efficient.

 

I got a package of Barkworthies bully stick flakes in my monthly dog subscription box last month. When angel stopped eating her food with regular gusto a couple of weeks ago, I sprinkled some of the flakes on the food and mixed it in. She gobbled it up! only used like a tablespoon to a tbsp and half. I stopped adding them to her food on a regular basis last week. If she goes off her food again, ill definitely try the flakes again.

 

How about just mixing 1/4th to 1/3rd cup raw ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken with about 1 cup of warm water, then add your Fromm's and let soak for about 30 minutes to re-hydrate the kibble a bit. The meat from the grocery store might be cheaper to use! 2 cups = 1 pound so if you feed 1/4th cup 2 times per day it should last about 8 days!
You can also try a couple of tablespoons of canned Mackerel or canned Sardines in water.
These things seem to work EVERY time!
Moms

 

Thanks for all the replies! I really appreciate it. Its nice to know that other people care about their dogs as much as I do and I'm not as crazy as my neighbors think I am :crazy:

 

You could also try feeding her at lunch and dinner. My last gsd would not eat in the morning but ate at 2pm and 9pm. I also had to add things to get her to eat

 

You also try feeding her at lunch and dinner. My last gsd would not eat in the morning but ate at 2pm and 9pm. I also had to add things to get her to eat

I thought about doing this, but I don't always get to come home for lunch and I never really know if i'll be able to until right before lunch time. I'm afraid she still wouldn't be eating only it would be my fault instead of her being picky. If my schedule evens out a bit though it might be a possibility.

 

Update!

Well I stopped by the store I get Jade's food from the on Wednesday and the also recommended added the Trippe to her food so I bought a can to give it a try. Holy moly Jade went nuts! I haven't seen her so excited for food in a while! She would barely hold her sit until I released her. She has gotten it in every meal since than and is just as excited.

I must say I wasn't quite prepared for how horrific if smells though. I told me husband he might need to start being the food giver because I'm not sure I can deal with that smell every morning. But it that is what it takes for Jade to eat her breakfast I think I can stomach it.

 

it could be she is sad your about to go to work and be gone for the day. i know someone who's dog wont eat when he knows his owners are going to work and mopes around, but when they come home at lunch he eats fine.

 

I hate to say it but I think she likes it when I leave in the morning. She gets to lay around on the couch on day