Wonder Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Since summer I've been worried about Sparks because he wouldn't eat as much as I thought he should I was feeding him 4 cups of kibble a day and he was eating about half (Kirkland Chicken/Rice) I tried everything to get him to eat New kibble- buy a bag and he'd eat about a cup and refuse more so I'd get a new bag Canned food added to kibble pasta rice hamburger- he loved chicken- he loved baby food Jack Mackrel I spent more on him than I did on myself and the rest of the pups combined and I'd do it again! Not complaining about that at all just that I couldn't get him to eat. The last few months he's been eating normally This week, he's been starving so I've been feeding him an extra 2 cups of kibble a day. He's now getting 6 cups of kibble a day (Iams) Seems like I worry that he wasn't eating and now I'm worried that he's finally eating! Nothing else is "off". He's running around the yard like a puppy. Vet check was just fine, blood work perfect. I'm a worry wart My mom thinks that because it's so flippin cold here that he's burning more calories trying to stay warm. He does wear jammies so he's not cold (just touched him). Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Dear Worry Wort but that is what we do with our pups. How much does Sparks weigh? Does he look skinny to you? Only reason I ask is that is a lot of food. My small grey, Brandi, only eats 2 c. per day divided a.m./p.m. and weighs 58-60 lbs. My male afghan is 78 lbs and eats 2 c. per day divided a.m./p.m. Have you got some pictures to share with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 He's the perfect weight according to the vet I haven't weighed him lately but he was about 75 No pictures-I'll have to take some Also, he will be 12 in March Today he only had 4 cups total but he's been whining and following me into the kitchen late at night so that's where the extra 2 cups have been happening He's been having more back end weakness but nothing that I've been concerned about (has mild LS) Also has mild LP and is still breathing raspy/coughing but not as much as he was when it was hot outside Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Could be the LP/LS take a little more out of him. He feels good because of the cold weather, but uses up more calories doing it? Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Kari...My dogs have all seemed extra hungry lately. I was thinking it was related to the cold weather. At his age I would encourage him to eat unless he starts looking really chubby. And aren't we all worry warts?? Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 He's not chubby and won't be. My vet warned me not to allow him to gain weight or do stairs and well I bought him a house without stairs so don't need to worry about the weight gain This old man thing is hard to get used to. He never used to want attention and now he does all the time and he wants to sleep next to me most nights. He never would sleep in bed before even when I would make him Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 They can burn up a lot of calories keeping warm, so I wouldn't worry too much about the extra food. Just keep an eye on the scale. How is his output? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 heck, i eat less in the summer and more in the winter. i think we're just genetically wired that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 My boys are starting to put on weight from lack of exercise. We TRY walking all fo them, but they don't want to stay out long in the cold. Prior to the cold snap, we walked 1/4 mile a day through the woods. Curfew's dislocated toe didn't help matters (*it is fine). Anyway, we reduced the amount of food they are getting, and added more string beans. Their eating habits will vary. I think you guy is okay. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Wouldn't worry about it too much. Eating is a good thing, afterall Then again, you can feed my crew, then touch their dishes, and they're right back bugging you and slobbering for more. Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JillT Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Both of my hounds definitely are hungrier in the winter than in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 You may just have another Bill. I used to worry when he wouldn't eat. Now I know the routine and I just roll my eyes at him, scratch his ears and take up the bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Yes, the old man thing isn't easy at times. Red now visits there sometimes. Kari, could there be a significant calorie count difference between the two foods? Just a thought ... Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Yes, the old man thing isn't easy at times. Red now visits there sometimes. Kari, could there be a significant calorie count difference between the two foods? Just a thought ... I will check that- thanks Today I realized I was using a different scoop for the new food so he's really getting the same amount as the old food. duh! Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 I used a 2cup scoop but always filled it to the top with the old kibble New kibble I was using a 1cup measuring cup so he was never getting that extra to the top I should see how much extra that other scoop gives Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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