[MurphyBuddy]

Our 14-yr-old Westie recently had a bad reaction to a medication for skin allergies (common here in Hawaii). This happened a month ago. Aside from almost losing him altogether, he lost a lot of weight. He won't eat his usual Beneful dog food. (His poop has been abnormally liquidy for over a year now.) Tonight I gave him some leftover white rice mixed with cottage cheese and he ate like there's no tomorrow. I was so thrilled he was eating, I gave him a second helping, and he scarfed that down too. How dangerous is it to keep him on this diet?

[Ccotter]

The rice will be all right but can you eat veg or some form of meat - the cheese is a bit dangerous over a period, as it's not something that is naturally found in their diet. The odd egg in his diet would help his skin conditions. My dogs use to get bored of their diet - so change is a good thing. But too much at once could cause issues - much as it is great to see him eating - if he isn't use to it - I would be wary.