LaFlaca Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Lola came home in August and from day one acted as though she had been starved her whole life. She ate with a gusto approaching desperation and never seemed satiated. Now, almost four months later, Lola is still extremely food motivated; a piece of cheese makes her eyes roll back in her head. However, the desperation with which she ate initially has substantially subsided. She still eats well just not like she's starving. She has gotten to the point where she will turn up her nose at a series treats or chews until I offer her the one she really wants...brat...where as before she'd eat a rock if it was offered. Have any of you experienced this apparent satiation with your hounds and what do you attribute it to? 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...
greysmom Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Yes, I think it's quite common as we've had that experience with nearly all our retire racers. It takes several months for their digestion to settle in to home life as well! If she's eating so fast she's choking, consider adding water to her kibble, or getting a slow feeder bowl (or put some small obstacles in her current foodbowl to slow her down). Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I think it's that way for ex racers when they are settling in and it's a great sign now that she's getting "picky" as I think it means her body now is getting what it needs for her new energy level. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Yes, I think it's quite common as we've had that experience with nearly all our retire racers. It takes several months for their digestion to settle in to home life as well! If she's eating so fast she's choking, consider adding water to her kibble, or getting a slow feeder bowl (or put some small obstacles in her current foodbowl to slow her down). Good to hear. I was unsure as I did not have this experience with my first Grey. Thankfully, she does not choke on her food maybe because always moisten it. I think it's that way for ex racers when they are settling in and it's a great sign now that she's getting "picky" as I think it means her body now is getting what it needs for her new energy level. Phew! That was my guess, too. I wonder if they have to eat quickly at the track or lose the opportunity? 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...
sobesmom Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Good to hear. I was unsure as I did not have this experience with my first Grey. Thankfully, she does not choke on her food maybe because always moisten it. Phew! That was my guess, too. I wonder if they have to eat quickly at the track or lose the opportunity? It's very normal. Just usually subsides over time. And no - there is no losing opportunity to eat at the track. The dogs are fed individually in their crates. They don't have to compete or hurry to eat. It's just normal that dogs that have been in a group setting (even in individual crates) get excited and eat fast. They just do that. No worries, totally normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnookums Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Just maybe Lola worked out very quickly what a wonderful variety of food was available at her new home. Sort of like us pigging out on boiled lollies (candy) then discovering chocolate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 This is true. The wee brat has now become a treat connoisseur. She will mouth treat after offered treat, refusing each offering until provided with the one she craves at the moment. Mea culpa. 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...
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