LaFlaca Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 My 8 year old girl, Wendy, has always been a good eater. Lately, though, she goes through cycles of eating her two meals a day with gusto to occasionally skipping breakfast and/or showing little interest in dinner. Last night, I put her dinner down at 6 pm, and because she had skipped breakfast, left it down until she finally ate it at 8 pm. In the past, I would give her 1/2 hour to eat then remove uneaten food. Today, her breakfast remains uneaten at 11:17 am. She will, however, accept treats or people food readily, the brat, so she does have an appetite (right?). Wendy just had a check-up and is healthy. Her weight is stable at 57 lbs. The vet is not concerned, but I am paranoid! Do any of your seniors go through this cyclical eating pattern? Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Arrow has just started this lately. He's turned 13 and just doesn't seem to be able to eat as much as he used to. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 I guess it's just part of growing older, but it sure is distressing! I remember feeling that way as a young mother when my son wouldn't eat. I suppose if she maintains a good weight and is otherwise fine I shouldn't obsess as much. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 As long as she maintains her weight and her vet has cleared her, I would try not to worry (notice I said try ) Could it be the heat affecting her appetite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Jeffie is worrying me at the moment for much the same reason, but the vet is also concerned because he was always a tad underweight and of course when he doesn't eat, it drops off him quite quickly. He's eating at the moment, but we had a few days recently when he ate practically nothing. Even stinky pig kidneys didn't tempt him. He is on antibiotics at the moment thought and I'm assuming they're having an effect. Is Wendy on any meds? Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Paul is doing that too. He eats dinner very well, but, sometimes leaves half over at breakfast. I will sprinkle a little parmesan cheese over the left overs. Recently, our kennel asked for some parmesan cheese donations as the newbies don't always eat right away and need a little encourage. Paul is 12 and 10 months. 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...
LaFlaca Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Remolacha, I guess it could be the heat; La Duquesa Wendy does not do heat! I'm also thinking that since it is so very hot here she definitely isn't as active. Butt tuck zoomies in the yard are almost non-existent in this weather. Perhaps Wendy is self-regulating her intake. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Yes, it could simply be that! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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