Remolacha Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Fletcher is not eating well, and I am looking for some ideas to get some calories in him. Something that would make a normal dog a little constipated would be good, as one of the few things he will eat is kibble, but that gives him runny poop, so... I am going to the store later for some Ensure, cottage cheese, maybe bread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Waterdog66 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Sweet Potato? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Passion isn't eating much- totally refusing kibble. I picked up beef and chicken bites at the pet store. There's also a meat roll at Petco that I bought but she refused that after a few days. Her poops are almost too firm on the meat bites. 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...
Houndtime Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I have been using Fresh Pet Select as an add on to their kibble and a benefit has been that my guys gained weight. It is a refrigerated fresh food, sold in a roll, that you slice off pieces. I purchase the chicken and rice. Around here you can buy it at BJ's and Walmart. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 OK, I think I have seen Fresh Pet at PetSmart, I will look when I go for kitty litter. Kari, what brand are the meat bites? Are they the frozen raw things? I know one of the cats can't eat those as they give him constipation. He *did* eat sweet potato, I will try that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Ground beef (I won't feed it raw from the grocery store so I cook it first), scrambled eggs, plain Cheerios, spaghettios, sardines, tuna, jack mackerel, Tripett (canned green tripe; Solid Gold also has some -- Green Cow is theirs, I think), anything with a drizzle of honey or molasses or vanilla ice cream on top ....... 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...
Wonder Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 OK, I think I have seen Fresh Pet at PetSmart, I will look when I go for kitty litter. Kari, what brand are the meat bites? Are they the frozen raw things? I know one of the cats can't eat those as they give him constipation. He *did* eat sweet potato, I will try that too. I got the Instinct bites and beef medallions which were Stella and Chewy. http://www.naturesvariety.com/InstinctRaw http://www.stellaandchewys.com/dog-products.php I even tried Sojo's. She ate it once. That's $50 down the drain. 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...
3DogNite Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Have you tried the Chicken or Turkey "chubs" 5lb frozen - whole chicken, bones, organs ground up and has veggies added .. I get this at See Spot Shop or i've seen it a couple other places. might be just different enough to encourage eating. I do feed raw ground hamburger - from costco - and usually the organic. you could give the ground buffalo a try. you could sprinkle the "magic powder" crumbled BurpDogs! Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Thanks for the ideas everyone! A few clarifications, his "regular" diet is duck or turkey necks and ground beef ( all raw) He used to eat a lot of chicken, but about a year ago became sensitive to that. He can't eat any of the commercial raw, like Instinct or Stella & Chewy, because even the small amount of veggies set off his IBD. Sadly, even Burpdogs give him problems! He has eaten sardines and other canned fish in the past, will try those. Also eggs are a good idea. I have some green tripe defrosting. Cheerios? Worth a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Have you seen this page? http://www.dogaware.com/articles/wdjinappetence.html Scroll down for a list of foods to tempt him with. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Have you seen this page? http://www.dogaware.com/articles/wdjinappetence.html Scroll down for a list of foods to tempt him with. Thanks, that will give me some ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doggone Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I have been using Fresh Pet Select as an add on to their kibble and a benefit has been that my guys gained weight. It is a refrigerated fresh food, sold in a roll, that you slice off pieces. I purchase the chicken and rice. Around here you can buy it at BJ's and Walmart. Fresh Pet is also sold at one of our regular supermarkets (H-E- in Austin, so it may also be carried by others in different cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Fresh Pet is also sold at one of our regular supermarkets (H-E- in Austin, so it may also be carried by others in different cities. We don't have HEBs here, or BJs. If I don't see it at PetSmart, I'll try some of the local groceries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Doesn't that have veggies in it? 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...
Remolacha Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 While I am trying to limit veggies, at this point I'll try anything he will eat. Haven't found Fresh Pet yet, but when he quits eating the canned, I will try him on the frozen bites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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