![]() In fact most dogs would not be able to decipher between different proteins if it were not for the odor. Most often dogs are compelled to food based on smell alone. Simply consider some of the strange and out right disgusting things that dogs will eagerly gulp up. While it’s understandable that we assume our picky pups don’t like the taste of something, more commonly there are other reasons why your dog may not be eating. It is important to note that dogs only have about 1,760 taste buds on their tongue, as compared to humans who have about 9,000. When transitioning to raw it’s important to create healthy meal time habits that will support natural consumption and digestion. And other times they are being smarty-pants and waiting out their owners to see if something more tempting might be offered (like toppers, table scraps or treats). Sometime their previous feeding habits, such as being free fed, decrease their drive to eat all their food right away. Sometimes they had a negative experience with food (tummy upset or digestive trouble) and now they are hesitant to eat. There are many influences that can contribute to a dog not eating right away. We frequently have owners transitioning their pets to a raw meat diet because they already know their dog is a picky eater. Others are unsure of the texture while others are not used to the refrigerated temperature. Some dogs have difficulty transitioning to raw because they’ve always been picky eaters. If this scenario happens to you, don’t worry.you’re not alone. ![]() But then she takes one look and walks away. ![]() ![]() You’ve done the research on types of diets for dogs, committed to a raw pet food diet, sourced the best producer, purchased it, stored and prepared it properly, portioned the correct amount and you’re all ready to watch your dog chow down. MY DOG IS TOO PICKY FOR A RAW PET FOOD DIET ![]()
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