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    Nov 13, 2010, 06:32 AM
    Border collie eating problems
    I have 10 week and a 9 week old border collie puppies, the 10 week old usually can't wait to get her food. Yesterday she stopped eating and now won't even look at food. Help
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    Nov 13, 2010, 06:38 AM

    How is the pup acting other than not wanting to eat?
    Still playful? Not lethargic?

    How is the stool? No loose bowels?
    No vomiting?

    Have you tried a different food to encourage her to eat?

    Sorry to answer with more questions.
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    Nov 13, 2010, 06:45 AM
    She is a bit lathargic but still likes to play a bit. Her stools are fine. We have tried other dried foods and treats but she's not interested.
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    Nov 13, 2010, 06:50 AM

    Try the roast chicken test, not many dogs can resist roast chicken, even if they aren't feeling their best, and then as annoying as it is to hear this suggestion, I would take her in to the vet for a check up.
    It could be something as simple as worms making her feel a bit off her food, but I would hate to tell you to wait it out and it ended up being something serious...
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    Nov 13, 2010, 06:52 AM
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    Thanks for your help, I will try the chicken.
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    Nov 13, 2010, 08:14 AM
    Could she be in pain from a non-obvious injury such as a blow to the side? Could she have eaten anything inside or outside, from pills or chocolate or a small toy stuck in her esophagus (I had a very sick dog who managed to eat some used tea bags).
    Paying the vet is the next step in a day or 2.

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