Guest Champsmom Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Have you ever had a dog that whelped and refused to eat ? ( this is not a greyhound ) What can we give her ? she has eaten very little in the past few days and the 2 vets we have said there isn't much they can do , she is on clavomox and we are kinda force feeding her because we are afraid she will dry up her milk if she doesn't eat . Any suggestions ???????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 bumping to see if anyone can help you... Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicocat Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 See if she will drink a little Ensure (vanilla - strawberry). If so, try adding it to her food. If she's used to dry food - try canned. Hamburger - anything to get her started. Quote Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lat41065 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 back when i bred it was common for the new mom to refuse food the first couple of days. Offer her some hamburger mixed with her kibble or some shredded cheese mixed in. Good luck, Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 prayers Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Try slop: bread soaked in milk and hand feed. I try to get them eating as soon after whelping as possible. The clavamox could be upsetting her stomach. Ask vet if you can use pepcid. I've never tried meat but that might work. Boiled hamburger or canned EVO would be good. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Champsmom Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Thank you she has eaten a little we have been trying everything , babyfood, boiled egg, chicken , whatever she will eat we are glad for . We have had ones that wouldn't take care of pups but never one that wouldn't eat . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booker_Aye Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Thank you she has eaten a little we have been trying everything , babyfood, boiled egg, chicken , whatever she will eat we are glad for . We have had ones that wouldn't take care of pups but never one that wouldn't eat . For Booker, it was buttered white toast that he could not resist. Of course, he was not a new mommy! Quote Loving Kimba & Fred, missing Booker & Polly, first greyhounds, never forgotten."I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights.That is the way of a whole human being."Abraham Lincoln Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 It's very common for greyhounds not to eat, at least in our experience. We have found that they love goats milk (which will help keep her hydrated - very important), and they don't usually turn down chicken and dumplings either. Try to feed her in small portions so she doesn't upset her tummy by eating too much. Should you decide to try the goats milk, you can buy canned at some grocery stores. Mix one can with enough water to fill a 2 quart pitcher. Mine like it warm. You can also buy powdered kid milk replacer at the feed store. You can also try B12 to spark her appetite. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Champsmom Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 well as of today she is at least eating cottage cheese , we took her off the clavomox and gave her some pepto , hopefully she will start eating more stuff . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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