Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!
Earn 2X Pals Rewards points at Petco
when you use Petco Pay!
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 50 lbs
My dog refuses to eat his new dry food. He threw up last week once When we first fed it to him but has been fine otherwise since then. He will eat wet food and homemade dog food but not his kibble, I'm not sure if this is something more serious or if it's just because he doesn't want that specific food.
2 Answers

Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC
Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist
Published on April 13th, 2017
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Try soaking Shadow's food in warm water or mix in a teaspoon or two of baby food to get him eating. Dogs thrive on routine, so set up a schedule for feeding. Prepare his food at the designated time and leave it down for 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, pick it up whether Shadow has eaten or not. Repeat at the next mealtime. Do not offer any other food or treats between meals. He will not starve. He will eat when he gets hungry. Stick with one food. Switching diets frequently may lead to GI upset and can create a finicky eater.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful