How do I get my Shih Tzu to chew her food (Pedigree Little Bites) instead of just swallowing it whole?

Question

She will sometimes eat very quickly, without chewing, and will vomit the chunks whole after drinking water. I guess the food expands in the water.

Answer 1

my shih tzu did the same thing. i would wet the dry food so it was softer and then my dog would eat it.

Answer 2

My Shih-Tzu had the same problem, except he eats Vienna Sausages most the time (Yes, I know he shouldn't, but that's beyond the point...at least he's very happy.) Anyways, like I was saying...he had the same problem until I started mashing up his food really good...He still eats fast, but he is taking in much smaller bites, & no longer throws his food back up...If I were you I'd try a little water in any type of dry food, & maybe get a fork & kinda mash it up?!?!...It may help, I'm not sure, but hopefully so...Good luck!!!

Answer 3

Though I'm no vet one thing you could probably do that might work is keeping the water away for about 15-30 mins so the food will have time to start digesting.