RobinM Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 The good news is that we are not hearing gurgly tummys. The bad news is that his eating stinks. He is now on the I-D which requires more of it for his weight which should be 64 pounds. He has lost a considerable amount of weight visably. So, he has been eating a few bites in the morning and that's it. We will wind up feeding him 4 times a day in order to get the appropriate amount of food in him and that works well when we are home to cater to him. But come Monday when we have to go back to work. We can not do that. He will go without eating and lose more weight. He also wants to eat on a bed, rather than his feeder which is new since this all started. His eating habits are becoming more and more like Polli's. (it is her son) which scares me. 2 like that! No, couldn't be. he's not really into the I-D but then again, there is nothing he is really getting into since this all started. He is otherwise loving, wanting to walk and gets crazy happy when we get leashes out etc. But the eating is still iffy. He is on prilesec and cafate. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 I am glad the gurgley tummy has stopped! I don't know what to say about the non eating. Some dogs (and people) are just not into food. Can you separate him and leave the food out for him to snack on when you are gone? Or will he only eat it "fresh"? Maybe it will get better over time, I hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Ohhhh Robin ...... what can we say about our Fur Kids ,always something . I don't know what to Advice. My Vet says, when he is hungry ,he will eat !. But us Mom's worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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win4profit Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 I'm in the same boat right now with Logan. Good Luck finding something that will entice him to eat and not upset the tummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laceyj Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 So happy to hear Beau's tummy has settled down some at least. Eat Beau, eat for momma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 I hope he continues to improve and changes those eating habits! I know how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Glad his tummy is *sounding* better. I hope he starts eating soon. Since you have been through this over and over with Polli, I'm sure you know all the tricks. Fenway used to like parm cheese over his food, that would work when he was otherwise not interested in eating. When you go back to work can you try to feed Beau first thing when you get up, and then right again when you leave? Then, when you get home feed him right away, and then later in the night? Just offering suggestions....I hope you find something that works! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Are you adding canned i/d to the kibble? Might warming it up a little in the microwave make him eat a little better (obviously the canned before adding it)? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Hoping Beau feels better soon.... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 Are you adding canned i/d to the kibble? Might warming it up a little in the microwave make him eat a little better (obviously the canned before adding it)? No, I am not adding the canned I-D. I am not 100% sure there was a problem with the PP sensitive stomach to tell you the truth. I don't think he likes the ID. I mixed chicky and rice in, he picked out the smallest pieces of chicken- I could not believe it. Then I added in ground beef and believe it or not, he is not into beef (like his mother) Now lately, he does not like the boiled chicken - YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME- RIGHT? But prefers the grilled chicken. Man if he weren't so underweight, I would make him wait until he was really hungry before I jumped through all these hoops. Anyway, after he turned his nose up to 1/2 his breakfast and did not eat it later in the day, and after he turned his nose up at dinner with beef and chicken mixed in, I put TRIPE in even though I am suppossed to be keeping it bland... he ate it, or most of it. I will give him the rest later. Again, I am not sure he has a prob with the PP sensitve. When he gets more settled, I will try 25% added and see how he tolerates it. To give you all an idea of the eating situation here, Polli is now my better eater of the 2. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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