My two dogs aren't eating as much as they should? They are very active dogs, and full of energy, should I be concern?

mudweiser

1- what type of dogs do you have?

2- how old are they?

3- how many times a day do you feed them?

4- what are you feeding them?

Sarah

dog lover 36

My dogs are 4 this year
I feed them once a day, every morning they get fresh food, but I have keep the food down for pass 2 days, one of my dogs have just gotten of heat, they are both female,

I feed them normal can food, and they used to eat it before.

Jo

dog lover 36

[quote=dog lover 36;1666284]My dogs are 4 this year
I feed them once a day, every morning they get fresh food, but I have keep the food down for pass 2 days, one of my dogs have just gotten of heat, they are both female,

I feed them normal can food, and they used to eat it before.

Jo

mudweiser

Are they a small breed or a large breed? Knowing this would help with the feeding. You wouldn't feed a Yorkie 2 cans a day or a Rottweiler one can a day.

Have you tried mixing their canned food with dry food? Perhaps switching up the brand or type of canned food would help.

Are they showing any signs of malnutrition?

Some of the symptoms of malnutrition in dogs are as follows:

* Ribs are visible
* Arthritis
* Skin is swollen
* Dog has diarrhea or vomiting or both
* The feces smell badly
* Loss of fur




Sarah

dog lover 36

Actual they are of good weight, I mix in dry food, try different foods, etc, one of my dogs dose suffer with Anxiety and has a small amount of hair loss, I am just concern that they are not eating at all, but they are very active, chase birds in the back yard, and lizards etc

mudweiser

I believe they are healthy. AMHD is a site for advice, however, when it comes to medical advice we can't diagnose you, anyone else or pets- at best we can give you what we think it is.

If your really concerned best bet is to talk to the vet.

Sarah

dog lover 36

ok yeah other family member said they are well, I did do vet nursing for 12months but that was 5 years ago, I am afraid I am bit rusty, thanks for your advised, i am very gratefull

Thanks Sarah

Jo

mudweiser

Oh Jo! Your past due with your furry babies. Make an appointment tomorrow!

Sarah

dog lover 36

yeah I have them book in for a check and yearly booster in two days. but i was just concern with the girls not eating thanks i will let you know what the vets said thanks Jo