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by kishorem19 on 09 October 2013 - 20:10
Hi Experts,
Am worried that my pup is not eating as much. He used to empty the bowl i feed him. Now (since two days) he is only eating a little more than a quarter. I tried feeding kibble with wet food and dog meat roll. Just kibble with beef mince, just wet food. Not being able to get him to finish the bowl. The only different thing i tried in the last full bowl he emptied was boiled egg. He is active and everything. Poo is solid. Does it mean i have to now feed him with egg each time?
Am worried please help advice me.
Krish
Am worried that my pup is not eating as much. He used to empty the bowl i feed him. Now (since two days) he is only eating a little more than a quarter. I tried feeding kibble with wet food and dog meat roll. Just kibble with beef mince, just wet food. Not being able to get him to finish the bowl. The only different thing i tried in the last full bowl he emptied was boiled egg. He is active and everything. Poo is solid. Does it mean i have to now feed him with egg each time?
Am worried please help advice me.
Krish
by greyhoundgirl on 10 October 2013 - 03:10
If he seems fine in every other way, I wouldn't worry about it just yet and certainly wouldn't be adding every food you can find into his dog food. That's a fast way to turning your puppy into a picky eater. Is he a little chubby? Has the weather changed? Has there been any other changes in the environment? Any recent vaccinations? All of these can decrease a pup's appetite.
I would give him a few days of just offering him his food and taking it away if he doesn't finish it while not giving any between meal snacks. Most pups will begin to eat again in a few days. If he starts to not feel well or doesn't begin to eat, I would take him to the vet for a check up before trying anything else.
I would give him a few days of just offering him his food and taking it away if he doesn't finish it while not giving any between meal snacks. Most pups will begin to eat again in a few days. If he starts to not feel well or doesn't begin to eat, I would take him to the vet for a check up before trying anything else.
by Nans gsd on 10 October 2013 - 11:10
His mouth might be a little sore also as he is probably teething. Just like babies... especially boys. Offer food and after l/2 hour take it away. Good luck Nan (Also has he been wormed lately, my breeder worms their puppies once a month for the first year). Alternates from Nemex to Strongid. I gave my boy Droncit but must say I did not like how he reacted to it so I won't use that again for him, but there are others. Good luck Nan
by Two Moons on 10 October 2013 - 11:10
Your going to ruin the dogs eating habits by flipping around.
by gsdpartisan on 10 October 2013 - 22:10
We've turned some picky puppies into monster eaters using this treat maze. Can't hurt to try it--he'll have fun with it anyway. Just substitute kibble for treats.
http://www.planetdog.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=ORBEE-TUFF® MAZEE™
http://www.planetdog.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=ORBEE-TUFF® MAZEE™
by Nedev385 on 10 October 2013 - 23:10
Give him a variety of foods.The dog will show you what he wants to eat and how.
by Eldee on 11 October 2013 - 15:10
Scrambled eggs added to meals helps. Parmesian cheese sprinkled on top. A tablespoon of homemade gravy. Whenever I make a roast I always make extra gravy and keep it in the fridge as a topper for a finicky eater. Is your pup gaining weight and getting a bit pudgy? How are it's poops and do you hear any tummy rumblings or wet burps?
by kishorem19 on 13 October 2013 - 22:10
Eldee:
None of that tummy rumblings or anything....Poops are just fine - solid.
Nedev:
Will try that and see.
Greyhound Girl:
I live in Melbourne, Australia. the weather is Always unpredictable. We have 4 different climates in one Day. HE does feel or look chubby to me. No Changes to the environment. Recent vaccination being like 3 weeks Ago. He did recover some Appetite but again not like what he used to before. But improved
thanks for your Replies And Advice guys. good to know that people like you are here To help novice like me.
Krish
None of that tummy rumblings or anything....Poops are just fine - solid.
Nedev:
Will try that and see.
Greyhound Girl:
I live in Melbourne, Australia. the weather is Always unpredictable. We have 4 different climates in one Day. HE does feel or look chubby to me. No Changes to the environment. Recent vaccination being like 3 weeks Ago. He did recover some Appetite but again not like what he used to before. But improved
thanks for your Replies And Advice guys. good to know that people like you are here To help novice like me.
Krish
by Nedev385 on 14 October 2013 - 02:10
And a lot of movement, running and games.
by Maxleia on 14 October 2013 - 03:10
Dog wont die. Dog will eat, so say genetics and evolution. Put down food, if he doesn't eat, pick it up and put it down again in 12 hours. Fasting is a natural rhythm for animals. Humans invented meal times. Don't create a fussy eater or a problem for yourself. He will quickly learn he can control you by not eating.
My 2 cents, chubby is bad, feed him raw and if you are genuinely concerned see a vet.
My 2 cents, chubby is bad, feed him raw and if you are genuinely concerned see a vet.
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