• RSS
  • Register
    Login
SWNSdigital
  • Home
  • SWNS Digital
  • Stories
    • Health & Nutrition
    • Science & Technology
    • Lifestyle
    • Family, Parenting, and Children
    • Work & Careers
    • Money
    • Food & Drink
    • Entertainment & TV
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • SWNS Digital
  • Stories
    • Health & Nutrition
    • Science & Technology
    • Lifestyle
    • Family, Parenting, and Children
    • Work & Careers
    • Money
    • Food & Drink
    • Entertainment & TV
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
SWNSdigital
No Result
View All Result

How to get your picky pups to eat their meals

July 11, 2022
in Animals & Pets, Lifestyle, Research
Home Animals & Pets
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Reddit

By Vanessa Mangru // SWNS

NEWS COPY w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC

Seven in 10 parents say their pet is just as much of a picky eater — if not pickier — than their child, according to new research.

A recent survey of 2,000 dog owners found that half of respondents said they “always” or “often” struggle to get their dog to eat their meals (49%), with a similar percentage admitting they often have to add things to their dog’s food to get them to eat it (48%).

More than half of dog owners consider their pups to be picky eaters (54%) because they only like particular foods (46%), they’re not interested in their food (44%) or they dislike certain ingredients (44%).

A survey run by OnePoll for Jinx found that more than a quarter of dog owners have at least 10 bags of unused dog food lying around their house from trying to find an option that works well for their pets (28%).

On average, they’ve cycled through eight types of flavors or brands of food to get there.

Most dog owners said their furry friends often get tired of eating the same foods over and over (59%), but finding a new option isn’t easy — with respondents agreeing it’s harder to add variety to their dog’s diet than their own (71% vs. 62%).

Three in five pet parents said they have a hard time keeping up with their dog’s dietary needs and food preferences between everything else going on during the day (62%).

Something most respondents can agree on is that quality ingredients make dogs more excited to eat (63%).

Yet, two-thirds falsely believe that every ingredient in their dog’s food contributes to nutrition or taste, without acknowledging that many contain fillers.

"What goes into your dog's food directly impacts taste appeal,” said Terri Rockovich, co-founder and CEO of Jinx. “Look for an option that pairs high quality lean proteins with real fruits and vegetables, that is free from fillers like corn, wheat and soy, as well as artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. Nutrition-packed, real food inherently tastes better, which means all dogs, even the pickiest ones, are more likely to get excited to finish their bowls."

When it comes to why their furry friends might suddenly not like their food anymore, half of respondents didn’t know or weren’t sure that dogs lose their sense of taste as they get older, and a similar percentage didn’t know the same is true for their smell (51%).

One in six parents of older dogs also weren’t aware their dog’s age may contribute to their pickiness when eating.

Parents of picky pets gave some tips on how they get their dogs to eat their food, like reducing the amount of human food they give them (33%), adding toppers (33%) or slowly transitioning to a new food by mixing it with the old one (32%).

"Toppers are an incredible way to add variety into a dog's diet at mealtime, without having to constantly transition to a completely new food, which can wreak havoc on a dog's digestive system,” says Rockovich. “They give an added boost of protein and nutrients to a meal, enhancing smell and taste appeal for picky pups, even for older dogs that may have diminished senses."

 

HOW TO GET PICKY DOGS TO EAT THEIR FOOD

  1. Reducing the amount of human food/table scraps - 33%
  2. Adding toppers (blueberries, cheese, etc.) - 33%
  3. Transitioning to a new food slowly (mixing old and new) - 32%
  4. Adjusting portions - 30%
  5. Switching to tastier food - 30%

Previous Post

Americans would replace a typical lunch meal with their favorite spread

Next Post

Majority of parents worry their kids might not get the nutrients they need because of their fussiness over food

Next Post
Majority of parents worry their kids might not get the nutrients they need because of their fussiness over food

Majority of parents worry their kids might not get the nutrients they need because of their fussiness over food

Popular stories

  • If you clap when planes land, your partner might break up with you: study

    If you clap when planes land, your partner might break up with you: study

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • New research reveals how much the average woman spends per month on menstrual products

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • These are the most popular jobs kids dream of doing when they grow up

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Women Spend A Quarter Of A Million Dollars On Their Appearance In A Lifetime

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Gen Z, millennials open to alternate wedding rings

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
digitalhub US

SWNS Media Group is a leading daily news provider to national newspapers, national/international digital news sites, blogs, social communities and commercial news channels. To gain unlimited access to the SWNS digital hub and receive auto-update emails every time new content is added, all you need to do is register to be a user.

Follow Us

Browse by category

  • Health & Nutrition
  • Science & Technology
  • Lifestyle
  • Family, Parenting, and Children
  • Work & Careers
  • Business & Money
  • Food & Drink
  • Entertainment & TV

Content

  • Images
  • Infographics
  • Videos
  • Home
  • The digitalhub
  • Archive
  • Contact
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

© 2021 SWNSdigital

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • The digitalhub
  • All releases
  • Contact

© 2021 SWNSdigital

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In