Do Dogs Get Bored of the Same Food

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Is it a good idea to change dry dog food every so often to combat boredom or is it better to feed the same dry dog food all of their life?Q: Is it a good idea to change dry dog food every so often to combat boredom or is it better to feed the same dry dog food all of their life?

A: While it is possible that dogs may get bored with their food it is not a good idea to change their food frequently. Food changed in pets can cause stomach upset and diarrhea. If you are going to change a food your pet should be gradually weaned over the course of 5-7 days. If you want to supplement your pets' dry food you can try adding a canned version made by the same company.

Dr. Lauren Brickman Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to…

Filed Under: Health & Home, Nutrition
Tags: animal food, bored dog, boredom, canned, dog activity, dry dog food

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