What to do when your pet is a fussy eater
Bondi Vet’s much loved veterinarian, Dr Chris Brown reveals why the reason your pet is passing on their dinner may have nothing to do with their food.
Some of dogs and cats can put the harshest human food critics to shame. Instead of a one-star review, they simply storm out. But a closer look at how you serve dinner might explain it all.
Food bowls can sneakily accumulate smells and even become rancid without you even knowing it. With dogs and cats having a sense of smell up to 100,000 times better than ours, there’s every chance the odours are actually taking away their appetite.
The worst offenders?
Plastic bowls that not only absorb smells but also develop tiny cracks that can be a breeding ground for bacteria.
How to avoid problems
- Scrub bowls clean daily.
- Use ceramic or stainless steel bowls. These won’t retain nasty odours.
So how have you fixed a fussy eater? We'd love to hear your experiences. Share them with us in the comment section below.
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