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ASK THE VET: Why won't my dog eat dry food?

Q: How do I get my Shih-Tzu to eat his dry food? He is slightly overweight, so was wondering how to shed the weight as well.

Holly Sze, Queens

A: If I had my choice between eating a juicy tuna burger or some processed pellets, I'd opt for the burger, too. So let's give your dog credit for having good taste! It's only natural for dogs to prefer meat over processed kibble, which is made...

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