How to Get a Dog to Eat Dry Food

Dogs can be fussy when it comes to food, especially if it is dry. Like humans, dogs have different tastes and prefer something juicy -- instead of dry. It is possible to encourage your dog to eat the dehydrated food by trying out a few simple techniques. However, you will need to add a couple of extra ingredients to the meal to achieve this. With a bit of trial and error, you will soon find something that works for you and your dog.

Things You'll Need

  • Water
  • Tinned sweetcorn
  • Leftover Broth
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clean the feeding area and bowl to keep the area clean for your dog. This avoids creating unwanted bacteria in your house, which could give your dog an upset stomach.

    • 2

      Mix together one part water to four parts dry food. Use the same amount of dry food as you would normally feed to your dog. Add the water to the bowl that contains the dry dog food.

    • 3

      Give the dog the re-hydrated dog food. The water is absorbed by the food, making it easier to eat for the dog. Unlike humans, the dog can also taste the water that has been added, and will hopefully be enticed by it.

    • 4

      Strain a can of sweetcorn but save the juice. Add the juice and half a can of the sweetcorn to the dry food. Mix it all together. Do not forget to reduce the dry food portion by the same amount of corn you are adding, otherwise the dog will be fed too much.

    • 5

      Give the dog the food again, and encourage it to eat it. Pat it on the head and give him words of support.

    • 6

      Try re-hydrating the food with a cup of broth. Boil some vegetables and meat into a broth for yourself, but keep a cup of the liquid aside. When it is your dog's dinner time, add the cup of broth to the dry food. The new flavor will be more appealing.