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My six month old golden retriever was hit on the left hind leg by a car about 15 days ago. He wouldn't eat his food originally and I lost the stand off for people food when he began to lose weight. I switched his food from Purina puppy chow to Pedigree and he was happy for one day. Now he's back to turning his nose away, even when fed by hand. He does not like dog gravy. What should I try?
No worries at all Labman, I am very impressed and overjoyed with your knowledge an understanding dogs in general. I have no problem at all readily admitting that you prolly forgot more about dog behavior an training than I have ever learned. I honestly wish I knew more in that area of pet care. This web board has unknowingly become an enjoyable source of your expertise and wisdom. Thanks again for all of your valuable time and much needed info. Its highly received here!
One person? So Oprah agrees with you. I have more confidence in the AVMA, AAFCO, FDA, CDC, and all the dog guide and service dogs schools than her. I know many dog lovers that consider her part of the problem. Yes there are tons of websites pushing alternative diets, but when I have followed the links I never see anything except emotional ranting and raving and anecdotal evidence. I also wonder how many of them are financed by the BARF in a box people?
sir,
i did not tell you what to feed your animals , I merely gave my opinion to a fellow member, and you act like I am not entitled to an opinion...I have also suggested that this person or persons reading this post to please do reasearch...not one time (unlike you) did I say that my word was the beginning or the end. so if you don't like my humble opinions then don't respond to me. And I think Ms. oprah can afford research for her babies..and I will follow her if I want...even though my dogs were being feed this way prior to her show...thank you for you concern, but I did not ask you for your opinion...so please stop giving it to me.
Its only fair some get to be wrong more than others. like those who prepay enrollment to peanutbutter gargling classes. Do you think that professor will show up, or jelly out of a potentially nutty mouthful. Who knows I could be totaly wrong.
kisiel 5 I am sorry your ? turned into this...I did not mean to steal your thread...i am new to this and just saw on different question about thread stealing. my intention was to only give you my opinion. sorry
My six month old golden retriever was hit on the left hind leg by a car about 15 days ago. He wouldn't eat his food originally and I lost the stand off for people food when he began to lose weight. I switched his food from Purina puppy chow to Pedigree and he was happy for one day. Now he's back to turning his nose away, even when fed by hand. He does not like dog gravy. What should I try?
My Weimaraner was hit by a van on June 27 and will only eat his food if I mix in canned food with it. Although he had no broken bones and no internal injuries, I'm still worried that something is wrong. He used to scarf down his food immediately, but doesn't have much of an appetite unless I give table scraps or wet food. I'm hoping that his appetite and perky personality will return once he's finished with his antibiotics and pain medicine.
judy, if there are no internal injuries or broken bones, don't worry. He will be back to his old self eventually. Right now he is very bruised and hurting. I can only assume since he is still on medication, that for the first week he didn't want to move much. He was probably bruised all the way down to the bone. Vets usually tell you to leave them be and your dog will let you know what he is willing to do and not do. Just remember without his constant moving around and exercising, his appetite will drop off because he isn't burning as much energy as he was prior to the accident. When he starts showing that he is willing to move around, encourage him in moving, but don't force anything. It may be slow and painful but any movement is good movement and will keep his muscles from freezing up from non-use. Ask your vet if putting him on glucosamine tablets would be a good idea to prevent early arthritis setting in. Some vets feel it is helpful.
Thanks so much for the comforting thoughts and words. Glucosamine sounds like a good idea as my 12 year old German shorthaired pointer has been taking it for a couple of years now and it has really helped.
My six month old golden retriever was hit on the left hind leg by a car about 15 days ago. He wouldn't eat his food originally and I lost the stand off for people food when he began to lose weight. I switched his food from Purina puppy chow to Pedigree and he was happy for one day. Now he's back to turning his nose away, even when fed by hand. He does not like dog gravy. What should I try?
My dog was in a bad accident also about 3 months ago. She also turned her nose up at the food she has been eating since I got her from the shelter 7 months ago. I tried everything to get her to eat so I fed her chicken and stuff like that. She was (well, she still is) very spoiled but once her cast came off I started mixing the people food w/ the dog food and slowly it was more dog than people food. It took about 3 weeks, but now she eats just her dog food. Good luck w/ your pooch, I hope he feels better and mends quickly!
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