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by MOYZKI on 19 November 2004 - 06:11
Hi, I just bought a female working type german shepherd from a friend last week, but she doesnt have a good appetite. Is there anything I can give her to boost her appetite. Im currently feeding her eukanuba dog food for puppy. I also dewormed her 2days ago it is her third time to be dewormed since birth. She is 4months of age right now.
Hope you guys can help me because in my oppinion she is really under weight.
thanks
by DKiah on 19 November 2004 - 06:11
Has she been to a vet for a good exam?? Was she a good eater before you got her??
WAs she on Eukanuba before? Maybe try something different... good luck with her
How is she acting otherwise...
Sorry for all the questions...
by hodie on 19 November 2004 - 07:11
The first thing to consider in a dog who has a poor appetite is medical. IF she is free of parasites, then the next question I would ask you is how you judge her to be underweight. Describe that. Many people think a dog underweight but most are overweight. IF she truly is underweight, then next I would ask about her food. Eukanuba is not my favorite food. Someone else suggests trying another food and that is a good idea. If she does not do better, then I would ask what her stools are like. Often a dog with some malabsorption problem will not like eating. If you can tell us more, we may be able to help.
by Arrakis on 19 November 2004 - 07:11
Maybe she's needing to adjust to her new surroundings. I had a dog that took several weeks to finally settle down and eat.
Tempt her with treats but not too many. Just so he starts feeling comfortable around you and her new area.
You should take her to the vet though to make sure she's healthy.
Arrakis
by sunshine on 19 November 2004 - 08:11
Providing she is healthy, consider changing the food. Perhaps your pup just does not like it. Oats and some homecooking, meat dribbling, veggies and rice. Potatoes cooked or baked. If she then still has no appetite, something must be wrong. JMO. They love everything that comes off of the stove.
by Uber Land on 19 November 2004 - 08:11
I used to feed Eukanuba to my litters. I recently had the puppies not like Eukanuba, maybe the formula has been changed or something, but my pups refused to eat it. I had to change puppy food
by Caroline on 19 November 2004 - 10:11
You may want to look at this link: http://www.healthypetnet.com/products/food/dog/comparisons.asp?realname=10037649
I am not necessarily supporting the brand they are pushing but it gives you a pretty good idea of the relative quality of ome pet foods. Apart from their ethical issues Eukanuba is pretty poor quality.
by Charisma on 19 November 2004 - 10:11
Thanks Caroline, very intersting read!!! :)
by nodyboy on 19 November 2004 - 13:11
And all This shitty Eukanuba is carrying full length complete page advertisements on latest Dog magazines in India claiming it to be the best food available for dogs in India. Why can't the magazines publishers who "claim" to be so concerned about dogs and animals in general put their money where their mouth is and refrain from pursing $$$ to advertise shitty products like Eukanuba in their magazines???
by wacky on 19 November 2004 - 14:11
Hi, I have always found sardines in tomatoe sause a good stimulater for dogs regaining there appetite! i mix in the sardines with there food portion, its always worked for me.This as been given when i have bought in a new pup and for the first couple of weeks it didn't want to eat or one older dog recovering from illness or just feeling a bit under the weather and didn't feel like eating at the time, Has for eukanuba don't like the food at all mine are on Redmills its a great food never had any problems with it at all fed it for many years now and all my dogs are in great condition.
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