sarabz Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I'm feeling like Bella is channelling just a little of Bill. Not sure exactly where this fits - a little H&M, a little F&D, a little C&F, a little EEG, a little SB. I called the vets office this morning because Bella got the big D last night in her crate. At 330 am. Keep in mind we have been dealing with gastrointestinal issues since March and she was diagnosed with pancreatitis. She's also 14. Me: Hi, I'm calling to let you know Bella has diarrhea again, what should I do? VO: Withhold breakfast, then you can give her the Hill's I/d tonight. Me: She won't eat the Hill's I/d or the Royal Canin gastrointestinal, dry or canned. She won't eat chicken. She'll only eat hamburger and rice. VO: (Pause) The hamburger is probably too rich, can you try chicken? Me: I rinse all of the fat off after cooking, chill it, and rinse it again before feeding. Dr. C said that was ok. VO: Well, if she gets hungry enough she will eat the kibble or canned. Me: No, this is what we went through a couple of weeks ago. She won't eat, she just drinks more water and then pees in the house. VO: Oh. Well, try and get her through the weekend and call us on Tuesday if she still has diarrhea. Me: ok, thanks! Tonight - Bella ate some Hill's i/d dry. I swear every time I give the vet info, Bella does the opposite. Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Apparently you opened the bag from the right this time so it was okay to eat. Bill Bella Our visitor Bella (almost 12) has been picking and choosing her food as well. Tonight the second try worked and consisted of elbow macaroni cooked in chicken stock and some Evenger's Canned chicken Dog Food which has to be served at room temperature, not cold. Glad she's not picky.... Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Oh, Bella. ((sigh)) Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Time4ANap said: Apparently you opened the bag from the right this time so it was okay to eat. Exactly But she refused the rice tonight. Which is fine - I don't love the idea of the Hill's but I'll go with it if it works. It sure is easier than the rice, because if I didn't cook the rice exactly right and have it the correct temperature, she would pick at it. Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Time to rechristen her Billa. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 1 hour ago, sarabz said: Exactly But she refused the rice tonight. Which is fine - I don't love the idea of the Hill's but I'll go with it if it works. It sure is easier than the rice, because if I didn't cook the rice exactly right and have it the correct temperature, she would pick at it. I've found that the seniors really like elbow macaroni that's overcooked a little. I just cook a box in half water and half chicken stock and leave it in a container in the refrigerator. I use that in place of rice. 20 seconds in the microwave warms it enough to mix with canned food. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 My picky seniors have always liked runny oatmeal. I mix it with goats milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) Picky old lady Lila checking in! I’m lucky that she will reliably eat chicken and egg noodles, heated, with broth, and yogurt, and pumpkin, and parmesan cheese. Most days she’ll also eat a cup of Purina Bright Mind Small Breed kibble, dry, in a pile on the floor. Every couple days I give her that kibble mixed with a tray of Cesar wet food which she gobbles up, but not every day. She’s 12 ¾ and I’m grateful that she’s healthy and happy and doing great on this regiment. I just wish I didn’t have to spend so much time preparing her meals. Smooches to Bella and all the other seniors with discriminating tastes. Edited May 27, 2019 by Jerilyn Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 What has she eaten today? Quote Time to rechristen her Billa. (Sarabz -- laughing with you, not at you) Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 Billa For the last 4 meals she has deigned to eat a small scoop of kibble with a sprinkling of warm (not hot, not cold) rinsed cooked ground beef, mixed with a generous spoonful of pumpkin. But it might change tonight. Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 Me: Bella, you didn't eat your breakfast this morning. Bella: you didn't make it rite, momma. There wasn't enough beef and it wasn't the rite temperature. Me: ok, let me adjust it Bella: no, thanks, I'm not hungry now Two hours later - Me: Bella, why are you wandering around? What are you looking for? Bella: the breakfast you refused to give me. Me: oh, really? Ok, you can have it now. Bella: uh, no, I just wanted to make sure you know that I get what I want when I want it. I didn't actually want to EAT it. Me: oh. Dinnertime...or about 45 minutes before. Bella: Mom, mom, mom, mom! Me: what's up Bella? It's not dinnertime and you just went out. Bella: I NO it's dinnertime. It HAS to be because I'm STARVING. Me: Because you didn't finish your breakfast. Bella: I don't know what you are talking about. Me: Mm-hmmm. A short time later - Me: Bella, come have your din-.... Bella: *burp* That was yummy, thanks Mom. Can I have more? Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Conner has gotten pickier, but nothing like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Hey Bella, Picky Lila here! I admire your skills! Do you know about shakey cheese? It makes just about anything they try to give you much yummier. It's worth holding out for! Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) https://www.amazon.com/Rx-Vitamins-Clay-Pets-Powder/dp/B008F7M4KY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=clay+for+dogs&qid=1559144555&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 this stuff will become YOUR best friend. felix was on and off runs and he was eating rice and chicken and toast. it's old age- some days he ate like a horse, some days jamie ate like a horse since he got to felix's food which was ignored. the clay became a standard part of his diet and it is worth every penny. old people are just like old dogs when it comes to eating. my 94 year old mom and bella are on the same diet- eh, good, eh, good, tastes like wood, oh, it's scrumptious. oh, 11pm felix would start barking every single night- he wanted his toast! give me a break- and yes he got it! 6 slices every night before bed. Edited May 29, 2019 by cleptogrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 19 minutes ago, cleptogrey said: https://www.amazon.com/Rx-Vitamins-Clay-Pets-Powder/dp/B008F7M4KY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=clay+for+dogs&qid=1559144555&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 this stuff will become YOUR best friend. felix was on and off runs and he was eating rice and chicken and toast. it's old age- some days he ate like a horse, some days jamie ate like a horse since he got to felix's food which was ignored. the clay became a standard part of his diet and it is worth every penny. old people are just like old dogs when it comes to eating. my 94 year old mom and bella are on the same diet- eh, good, eh, good, tastes like wood, oh, it's scrumptious. oh, 11pm felix would start barking every single night- he wanted his toast! give me a break- and yes he got it! 6 slices every night before bed. Conner has been getting this clay added to his food for a couple of years, probably since he turned 12. It is so helpful, and has no flavor, so they don’t even know it is there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 10 hours ago, Jerilyn said: Hey Bella, Picky Lila here! I admire your skills! Do you know about shakey cheese? It makes just about anything they try to give you much yummier. It's worth holding out for! She does, she can't have it anymore Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 On 5/26/2019 at 12:10 AM, Remolacha said: My picky seniors have always liked runny oatmeal. I mix it with goats milk. Su loves runny oatmeal, preferably made with butter or olive oil. Actually, she had that tonight. sarabz, you have my sympathies. Su's always been an on again/off again eater. With age she is downright picky. Thankfully she doesn't have any health issues that mean dietary restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 I've got it!! She and my (hooman) 5 year old just need the same plates - the ones with lots of different sections so the different foods don't touch. https://www.amazon.com/Divided-Toddler-Children-Silicone-Salbree/dp/B075FZYMRZ If I mix them all together, she won't eat the same things that she'll eat if they are all separated in the bowl. Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 i could have sold you a vintage set of blue plate specials!https://www.etsy.com/listing/626875074/blue-willow-divided-plate-vintage?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=blue+willow+plate&ref=sr_gallery-1-29&referring_page_type=market&cns=1 i had service for endless people, my thanksgiving plates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 Love it! I put her back on pepcid and that is helping tremendously. Fingers crossed! Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 pecid and ask your vet about zofran , generic is ondansetron. we kept felix on both for a good period of time. it really helped with his appetite. when they are old it's quality of life and this seemed to work. jamie was just on doxy for 6 weeks. the zofran/pecid combo really helped. we rapidly observed a difference when he was off of it, joe thought the drugs were bogus....men!!!. 4mg for a gh, pecid is 20 mg, both twice a day. very cheap at vet, we also ordered it at a good price at vetapprovedrx.com Ondansetron, marketed under the brand name Zofran, is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.[1] It is also useful in gastroenteritis.[2][3] It has little effect on vomiting caused by motion sickness.[4] It can be given by mouth, or by injection into a muscle or into a vein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Quote she won't eat the same things that she'll eat if they are all separated in the bowl get outta here check out that silicon divided bowl in your link -- made for Billa Bella! Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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