cmemphom, right now, for the next couple of days until you can get into the vet's office on Monday, try a little canned food mixed in with her kibble to encourage her to eat, or what I do usually do is add just a little bit of plain lowfat/low sodium chicken broth (you can find it in the soup section of your grocery store) warmed up and mixed in with her kibble. Just enough to create that wonderful aroma that will tempt her to eat, about 1/8 of a cup. Please do try to avoid the people food. When dogs aren't feeling well, the first thing that happens is they go off of their food. Then we get nervous and will tempt them with our rich food just to get them to eat. The most important thing right now is for the vet to figure out exactly why she suddenly went off her food. Is your old girl suffering from hip dysplasia or arthritis? Is she on any glucosamine or supplements? If she hasn't been diagnosed with those things and/or isn't on any medication, speak to your vet about it. I know many older dogs will go off their food because their are experiencing arthritic issues and once they are put on glucosamine, it may take a month or two, but they pep up and their appetite returns. Good luck on Monday. I hope it is something that is easily resolvable and she will be back to her old self in no time. If you get a chance, please stop by and let us know how she is doing.
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