Granted, not a long trip! Some background, Fletcher has never been a picky eater. About the only thing he consistently refused was organ meat, I think he didn't like the texture. He is raw fed, because of his IBD. A few weeks ago, I started having trouble with him at mealtimes. First, he quit eating the canned pumpkin that I mix his powdered Chinese meds in (he has eaten this with enthusiasm for over a year). OK, I bought a capsule filler and started giving the meds that way, in Pill Pockets. He loves Pill Pockets. Then, he started leaving his duck necks. OK, I got out the grinder, started giving him ground duck/turkey necks, which the girls already get (Saliie has few teeth and Molly is a Princess). That worked for a few days until I started having to coax him to finish. I gave in on Sunday and gave him some of the girls' kibble, which he likes and ate, but it gives him runny poop, all kibble does. His vet came yesterday, gave him acupuncture (already scheduled) and some B12 shots. Last night, he ate his regular food just great. This morning, he is back to only eating a little ground beef, some goat's milk, and a little kibble. Also this morning, for the first time, he refused his Pill Pockets. Vet took blood yesterday, results will hopefully be back today. His teeth aren't great, but not obviously sore.
So, my question is, can you think of anything other than teeth that would cause this behavior? Everything else seems normal. I am hesitant to do a dental, he is 11, but if his bloodwork comes back OK, we probably will. Any ideas for things to get him to eat? I am going to the store later to get some Ensure, maybe some cottage cheese.