We hear this all the time: “Why won’t my finicky hound eat the expensive food I bought them?!” Dealing with a picky rottweiler can be frustrating, so we asked our I Love Rottweiler Facebook community the following question: “What is the best food for a picky Rottweiler?” We’ve received hundreds of responses, and we’ve rounded up some of the best suggestions below.
Always remember to consult your veterinarian before making any health changes to your rottweiler dog’s diet, especially if they have any medical problems. iHeartDogs is reader powered so some of the links below may be affiliate links where we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
20 best foods for picky eaters Rottweiler
I have been raising Rottweilers for over 30 years. They all have sensitive stomach problems. I converted a few years ago to FARM and my dogs eat well without digestive upset. Good luck!
Author: Jennifer Starnes G.
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I use Scientific diet for stomach and sensitive skin I add cooked skinless, boneless chicken thighs and Smart Earth Camelina oil along with a bit of the broth that I cook the chicken in.
Author: Margie L.
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If you can’t find one and you’re tired of switching, find a good food brand and stick with it. If you feed on a schedule, put the food down in the morning and if the baby hasn’t touched it for 10 minutes, put it away and try again at dinner and do the same thing. Your dog won’t starve unless he’s sick. Your dog is training you to add something to his food/change it because he knows you will do it. Unless your dog has health reasons for being a particular food, pick one and stick to it. If you have to add, put some water in it and mix it up
Author: Andrea J.
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Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Salmon and Sweet Potato, do not eat cereal because he has reflux and food allergies. He’s been doing it for 2.5 years and will still do anything for a crumb.
Author: Michelle Q.
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My Rottweiler is on Pedigree Grilled steak and vegetables taste, Once a week I give her salmon oil
Author: Marjorie V.
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i give me diamond natural sheep, I add chk. Green beans, broccoli and carrots.
Author: Stacy S.
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Have you tried dry mix with bone broth? How about adding sweet potatoes (mashed) to wet foods or diced, green beans, broccoli. Hope your baby enjoys some of these.
Author: Candy Borges D.
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Farmer dog. It ended up being as expensive as all the other great “trial brands” foods, it cut our vet costs, dogs were much healthier and all three breeds. Different dogs all love it!!! Give it a try!!
Author: Jill D.
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My girl will only eat fresh pet… it costs $16 for a tube and lasts about 5-6 days. I sprinkled some crushed ice on it to crisp up and help keep her teeth clean. She loves chicken the most
Author: Dennis M.
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I use win 1 wet can, 1 dry spoon. My dog couldn’t be more interested in food until I started doing this. Now he almost knocks me down to get his bowl.
Author: Suset N.
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My son gets genealogy dry with a little bit of wetness. Also chicken broth and chopped sausage. Sometimes a little cheese on it.
Author: Diannalyn S.
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We Tried the Hill’s Science Diet, or Iams lamb and rice. HE HAS LIKED IT! (for both brands). Within 2 days, my 5-year-old Rottie was playing and running like a puppy!
Author: Sherie D.
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our boy is Chicken Bullymax 30/20 and we add grilled chicken or ground beef and we add a variety of vegetables. Green beans, carrots, red bell peppers, peas, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. About 1 1/2 cups of kibble and 1 1/2 cups of meat and vegetables twice a day. His weight is perfect and he has no skin problems or allergies.
Author: David G.
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We had to switch to 4 health salmon and potatoes gave my other dog from tractor supplies and my rotary dog loves it! We tried to separate them from the beginning but he kept pursuing it, so we just moved them both there and he did a great job.
Author: Stacie R.
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Mine didn’t like his food being changed midway. Half Professional Plan Purina and half cooked with chicken brown rice chicken liver flax powder carrots green peas Love it. Twice a day divided. Always the same time of day.
Author: Sharon J.
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green buffalo Mix with a little turkey gravy. If they’re still around, I’ve always liked the Black & Gold brand. Haven’t seen them in the grocery store for a bit, I’ll see it stop when I take it.
Author: Lyra S.
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DO NOT cook for him, best way is you can Boil Chicken Breasts with Boiled Sweet Potatoes and Mashed with Vegetables. You can cook Angus Grass Fed beef, potatoes, and vegetables. You can make Vegetable and Rice Salmon, there are several well cooked diets for Farmer dogs and Just dog food
Author: Nicole Lee W.
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Wild taste. Boar my girls love it and it’s healthy
Author: Jim B.
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Gentle Giant! Never had a recall! Can order through Chewy, Petco, Target etc to check the attractions for the best price!
Author: Sharon S.
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Depending on size, dry food mixed with minimally canned food (beef stew) and a slice fresh pet diced pomegranate. Our Sienna is also very picky. I tried this and the magic happened. I use two Fresh Pet rolls per month for a total cost of $38.00. It just might work.
Author: Susan C.
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Always consult your veterinarian before making any health changes to your rottweiler dog’s diet, especially if they regularly suffer from any medical problems. iHeartDogs is reader powered so some of the links above may be affiliate links where we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
