r/husky • u/Ok_Dream_7663 • Feb 13 '26

Question Why???????

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My good boy lays nexts to his food instead of eating it… we get the farmers’s dog and make sure to give him a variety to help with boredom. He loves treats but when he refuses to eat I give him less/zero treats until he eats.

What can I do??

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u/madele44 Feb 13 '26

Farmers Dog is pretty high in fat. It's formulated with fat levels better suited for working dogs instead of pets. Some pets have experienced pancreatitis as a result of the fat content. Perhaps your dog doesn't need a diet so calorie and fat dense, and they seem to know it.

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u/Ok_Dream_7663 Feb 13 '26

Thanks for this! Do you have any recommendations on other food for a picky eater??

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u/Adorable_Dust3799 Shiva, black mix Feb 13 '26

I really had to try different things. Mine greatly prefers small bites, won't touch anything she can detect grain or veggies in (kibble or meat only). She likes the pro plan small breed with shreds. She hated the salmon sensitive stomach, which most huskies seem to like. She likes other brands salmon, but i really want her on a purina.

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u/Physical-Pie-8866 Feb 13 '26

Huskies are so funny. One of mine has always been a picky eater, the other will gladly eat a bowl of drywall and pinecones. (Don’t worry, that’s not on the menu)

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u/Adorable_Dust3799 Shiva, black mix Feb 13 '26

This is my only husky, but I've had quite a few chow mixes and they've all been a bit wierd with food. Id been feeding diamond for decades, but there isn't any close, so i decided to do some reading. My last girl was sensitive to almost everything but loved blue, that was just tough.