<< I'm supposed to switch to softer food for him. I have been using Nutro Reduced Fat Maintenance hard food because Eiger, my Pyr rescue, is a food hog. >> If he is doing well on that food, can you just moisten it with a little hot water? I did that with one dog when he had trouble chewing. I can't help you with soft food - I have never used it. Elaine and Pico