Healthcare Traveler - December 2008 - (Page 14) Paws for Thought Try a different flavor of food. Take up to 2 weeks when switching brands and/or flavors. Some dogs prefer chicken, some lamb, and others fish- or game-based foods. Feed the best food that you can afford. Organic or holistic foods are preferable. They have less fillers, preservatives, and grains so dogs get optimum nutrition by eating less food. Don’t add food items to a bowl that is already on the floor. A dog will tend to notice that pattern and wait for the good stuff to be added before starting a meal. The flip side of that is to add small amounts of plain yogurt, low sodium chicken broth, or other healthy and flavorful additives prior to putting the bowl down. Being proactive Owning a picky companion animal can be a complicated and frustrating problem. Note any tricks that make mealtime more successful and utilize them wherever you are. And, remember, these suggestions apply to healthy pets. If your animal—a normally reliable eater —suddenly has a change in eating habits, consult your veterinarian. He or she can help you determine if the problem is medical or behavioral. HT Kim Kilmer is a canine behavior and training consultant. She is the owner of Fairwayfox Dog Training in Salisbury, Maryland. Kim has over 20 years of experience in the field of all breed dog training and behavior modification. A graduate of West Virginia University, she has over 45 American Kennel Club titles and is a member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers, the Animal Behavior Society, the Dog Writers Association of America and The Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America. In addition, she is an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen evaluator. More information can be found at www.fairwayfoxdogtraining.com. Circle Career Card No. 646 14 Healthcare Traveler December 2008 http://www.trustaff.com http://www.trustaff.com http://www.fairwayfoxdogtraining.com
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