Guest kar Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Snow's blood work came back fine today. But, she is still not eating well. I really don't think it could be the skunk smell, even though she still smells a little in her snout. Vet has not idea why she is not eating well. Checked her over and could not find anything. Vet is not the only one that is stumped, I am too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Try feeding some boiled meat and see if she will eat it. Also, if she got some skunk in her mouth it might be digusting.... Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sireltonsmom Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 When my dogs must eat and don't, I cook Mac n cheese and hamburger. Hard to resist. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I would but she is on a low protein diet due to the kidney disease. she does want my food though. Good ideas but cant give high protein due to her pln (kidney disease). If she does not eat well tomorrow I will try anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I would give her what she wants just to get her eating again. The less healthy food can be temporary, then gradually mix with her regular food. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I would but she is on a low protein diet due to the kidney disease. she does want my food though. Good ideas but cant give high protein due to her pln (kidney disease). If she does not eat well tomorrow I will try anything. Canned tripe sometimes works. It's stinky but most dogs love it and it's good for them. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Are you standing there watching her, waiting for her to eat? Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 well I am telling her to eat she kind of just stands by her bowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 well I am telling her to eat she kind of just stands by her bowl Put her bowl down and walk away. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I will try it this basically started when my other grey died, then it improved, then she was skunked and it started again. I even took her to a pet store where a greyhound group was thinking I would get a good response. She just walked right by them and basically ignored them. Funny I thought she would be excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Kar, my mutt girl Pudge (age 13 +/-) had end stage renal disease. She was on Royal Canin for several years. She didn't care too much for it unless we put a few of Gracie's kibbles in with it. With age and the progression of kidney failure her appetite lessened. At that point our vet said let her eat whatever the heck she wants - we know her time is limited, we know we can't fix this, so make her happy. While we didn't overly indulge her, she was a happy girl until the day she said "enough". Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlady Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Does she like coconut oil? Drizzle some on her food. Add some sardines to her bowl. I agree about just getting her to eat for now. I like the Mac and cheese with the beef . If you want a recipe that my two love - mix ground beef, grated zucchini, grated carrots, quick oats oatmeal, an egg, a tiny bit of garlic powder - form into burger patties and grill. I don't follow exact measures. Just judge what looks good to form nice burgers. My two love this. I store in refrigerator and microwave to warm. I don't think even a 'skunked nose' would prevent them from eating these! I also agree with not watching her eat. She may be picking up on your concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 the vet does not seem to think she is end stage - at this point at least. but I have noticed a difference. Of course she is older now too 7 and a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) If I remember correct she has normal renal values-correct?? She just has some protein in her urine--didn't she have something like a 1.5ish UPC? If so-feed her what she wants!!!!! Edited July 11, 2014 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 1.6 upc blood work normal - she wants ice cream and cherrios. ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 1.6 upc blood work normal - she wants ice cream and cherrios. haIn all seriousness--that's not a number that you really should be limiting her diet over. You aren't helping her by offering her a food she won't eat. If you feel you should continue limiting her protein intake feed her a lower protein/phosphorus OTC food. Stay away from most of the grain free kibble-away too high in protein. Sold Gold has a nice line of foods--I feed their WolfKing--moderate protein and lower fat. They also have another even lower protein food that you may want to try.http://www.solidgoldpet.com/productDetail.aspx?p=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I will check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Definitely listen to tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Agree with tbhounds . 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...
carronstar Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Definitely listen to tbhounds. For now, feed her anything that will get her to eat. Her interest needs to be brought back to eating. Make it special for her. You are probably doing this already, but just in case, have you tried brushing her teeth? Maybe the toothpaste/gel would help to remove any remaining skunk taste from her mouth. Their sense of smell and taste is so much higher than ours that between the remainder on her nose, and any in her mouth, it just may be totally turning her off. Maybe handfeeding some particularly tempting treats would start her. I know that my girl goes through periods where she has to have "breakfast in bed". It slows me down in the morning but it gets her eating. Crumbling one or two of her freeze dried treats on top also helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 eureka added some warm water to her food and she ate all of it. Just hope its not a fluke and she continues to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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