[anonymous]

Have you been to the vet? Their anal glands may be impacted. So, I would start there.
Then I would stop free feeding, feed them twice a day at the same times, separate dishes and put space between them. If they don’t eat the food within 10 minutes, pick up and store in the fridg, offer at the next mealtime. It’s okay if they skip a meal now and then.

Add a little water (1/4 cup) to their meals and always have fresh water available.
If you are away a lot you have no way of knowing which ones are eating and drinking.
They will look forward to meals if no food has been available for a few hours and enjoy it more, that is what I have observed in my experience.

Adding water to the new food you’ve chosen, and most important, a vet visit to get their anal glands expressed should solve the problem (imo).
How about adding a topper to the kibble, a little scrambled egg or something?
Also, an increase in activity may help, a few brisk walks a few times a day will help them with elimination.

If you decide to try a different food, my dogs do well on Nutrisca salmon and chickpea as a base.

• This reply was modified 8 years, 4 months ago by anonymous.