Dry Food for a Picky Yorkie

Yorkie owners frequently complain that their dogs can be extremely picky eaters. Veterinarians and experienced pet owners offer several possible solutions to this widespread problem.

  1. Choosing Nutritious Food

    • The first step of helping your picky eater is to choose a nutritious dog food. Check the label on your dog's food to be sure that it is USDA approved and that the first two ingredients are strictly meat. You should also make sure that corn and soybeans are not listed among the ingredients, as they can make the food difficult to digest.

    Choosing Food with Small Pieces

    • It's also important to choose the right-sized kibble for your little dog's mouth. Oftentimes, small dogs will refuse to eat because the pieces of food are too large.

    Adding Water

    • If your Yorkie still refuses to eat even when you've chosen the right brand and size of food, you may want to add some water to the dry food to bring out the smell and make it easier to chew.

    Mixing with Cheese, Chicken, or Hamburger

    • If adding water doesn't help, some Yorkie owners have suggested mixing a small amount of cheese, chicken or hamburger meat to the dry food.

    Training Your Dog Instead of Letting Your Dog Train You

    • Finally, you may want to consider that pets are sometimes known to "train" their owners by refusing to eat the food offered to them in hopes of getting something better. However, if you find that this is not the case, and your Yorkie is still refusing to eat, you may want to seek help from your veterinarian.