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carleirulesme · 05-30-2006, 01:41 PM

Hey everyone.....
I've switched Cash's food 3 times now....
He's never really eaten a lot... example.. he will NOT eat a cup of dry food a day.. maybe 1/2..... I do give him vitamins everyday.
The other day I bought some wet food, mixed 1/4 can with 3/4 wet... DEVOURED it!
Any suggestions as what to do... oh.. he did NOT eat the entire bowl.. ate all the wet and very little dry.... still acting the same way.... Should I ask the vet for a special diet... I figured someone on here might have some suggestions before I take him to the vet again.... Thanks for any help!!

cindy0721 · 05-30-2006, 01:45 PM

what foods have you tried? His sister is on California Natural /Chicken & Rice and she loves it!

carleirulesme · 05-30-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cindy0721

what foods have you tried? His sister is on California Natural /Chicken & Rice and she loves it!

Ok, denise had them on science diet... i switched him over to oh gosh I forget the name.. everyone on here including you had yours on it for a short time, but it caused diarrhea... now he's on Iams... I have heard to try what you're feeding now... so maybe I'll try that next!!!!!

cindy0721 · 05-30-2006, 01:59 PM

yes it is all natural and Gizmo my other yorkie has a sensitive tummy and that helps him too since it is not that complex of a formula..... good luck and let us know!

cindy0721 · 05-30-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by carleirulesme

Ok, denise had them on science diet... i switched him over to oh gosh I forget the name.. everyone on here including you had yours on it for a short time, but it caused diarrhea... now he's on Iams... I have heard to try what you're feeding now... so maybe I'll try that next!!!!!

it was probably Innova...

stinky · 05-30-2006, 03:14 PM

I had to go through a few before I could get Ginger to eat too. Now she’s on Nurto Max and loves it.

carleirulesme · 05-30-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cindy0721

it was probably Innova...

Yes, innovaaa......

ldenise · 05-31-2006, 06:02 PM

when you switched food did you do it gradually? mix the old with the new?

ditsy · 06-02-2006, 12:45 AM

Have you considered wetting the dry food with a little water or milk?

Just as temporary measure .. might make it a little easier to eat.

Erin · 06-02-2006, 04:26 AM

How big is he? Loki never ate more than 1/2-2/3 cup of food a day. Maybe he just isn't hungry? Loki still only eats about 1/2 cup a day and he's around 9-10 pounds. But he's also on an awesome food, which you don't feed as much of. He had diarrhea issues and I switched him to Canidae. Now he gobbles up his food and can have a taste of new things without getting sick. Now he'd totally overeat if I let him.

Have you tried things like serving him from a plate instead of a bowl or throwing the food on the floor? At once point I figured out Loki wasn't picky about the food, but about the stainless steel bowl I had it in. I switched to a plate for a while and then to BIG ceramic dishes, like for a 50 pound dog. His food doesn't even cover the entire bottom of the bowl.

carleirulesme · 06-02-2006, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ldenise

when you switched food did you do it gradually? mix the old with the new?

Yep, sure have....

carleirulesme · 06-02-2006, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ditsy

Have you considered wetting the dry food with a little water or milk?

Just as temporary measure .. might make it a little easier to eat.

Yep, I've tried water as well...

carleirulesme · 06-02-2006, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Erin

How big is he? Loki never ate more than 1/2-2/3 cup of food a day. Maybe he just isn't hungry? Loki still only eats about 1/2 cup a day and he's around 9-10 pounds. But he's also on an awesome food, which you don't feed as much of. He had diarrhea issues and I switched him to Canidae. Now he gobbles up his food and can have a taste of new things without getting sick. Now he'd totally overeat if I let him.

Have you tried things like serving him from a plate instead of a bowl or throwing the food on the floor? At once point I figured out Loki wasn't picky about the food, but about the stainless steel bowl I had it in. I switched to a plate for a while and then to BIG ceramic dishes, like for a 50 pound dog. His food doesn't even cover the entire bottom of the bowl.

Last time he was weighed I believe if I remember correctly he was 4.62 lbs. Cash seems annoyed with his bowl, always has... he usually eats the food a little faster when Carlei gets in his bowl and starts playing and eating with his food... his food's now inthe kitchen gated off, but I'll try that today, I've always meant too, but with an 7 1/2 month old dog, and an 11 1/2 month old toddler... I forget things alot lol.... so I will try that today!!! BTW your dog is soooooo cute!!!!

winnismom · 06-02-2006, 11:21 AM

We went through several bowls before finding one Georgia liked. I finally found it at The Dollar Store (if I only knew that 3 bowls and about $15 ago). It's a plate made of tin like the bowls only it's sectioned off into 3 sections. I think she likes her food spread out because it's easier for her to eat (she's a shih tzu--flat face). She doesn't have to stick her face down into a deep dark bowl. Maybe try to see if that have that at your local Dollar Store. It's kind of like the plates the use in the Army...tin. I would suggest as far as not eating to pick a food and stick with it. We went through about 5 brands before I got sick of it. I put down her dish..she gets about 15-20 minutes then it's up. She gets her next meal at her scheduled feeding ususally 3 hours later..in between I do give her some Nutrical if she hasn't eaten. I use Nutro Puppy wet for 2 of her meals then RC dry puppy for one. Your puppy will get hungry and eat eventually. Cash is big enough to miss a meal or two w/out any consequences to his health and if you're afraid give him some Nutrical in between feeding sessions. Good Luck. Georgia still goes through her fussy phases but I know eventually she'll get real hungry and polish off her meals.

ldenise · 06-23-2006, 07:25 PM

is Cash eating better now?

05-30-2006, 01:41 PM	#1
carleirulesme YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 545	He's not eating very well Hey everyone..... I've switched Cash's food 3 times now.... He's never really eaten a lot... example.. he will NOT eat a cup of dry food a day.. maybe 1/2..... I do give him vitamins everyday. The other day I bought some wet food, mixed 1/4 can with 3/4 wet... DEVOURED it! Any suggestions as what to do... oh.. he did NOT eat the entire bowl.. ate all the wet and very little dry.... still acting the same way.... Should I ask the vet for a special diet... I figured someone on here might have some suggestions before I take him to the vet again.... Thanks for any help!! __________________ o0Tashia, Jonathan, Carlei, and Sophie0o CaSh

05-30-2006, 01:45 PM	#2
cindy0721 Always In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 3,393	what foods have you tried? His sister is on California Natural /Chicken & Rice and she loves it! __________________ Cindy & Gizmo Gizmo on Dogster *Rest in peace My Madda* *very much*

05-30-2006, 01:59 PM	#4
cindy0721 Always In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 3,393	yes it is all natural and Gizmo my other yorkie has a sensitive tummy and that helps him too since it is not that complex of a formula..... good luck and let us know! __________________ Cindy & Gizmo Gizmo on Dogster *Rest in peace My Madda* *very much*

05-30-2006, 03:14 PM	#6
stinky YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 491	I had to go through a few before I could get Ginger to eat too. Now she’s on Nurto Max and loves it. __________________ Liz & Ginger

05-31-2006, 06:02 PM	#8
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	when you switched food did you do it gradually? mix the old with the new? __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

06-02-2006, 12:45 AM	#9
ditsy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 130	Have you considered wetting the dry food with a little water or milk? Just as temporary measure .. might make it a little easier to eat.

06-02-2006, 04:26 AM	#10
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	How big is he? Loki never ate more than 1/2-2/3 cup of food a day. Maybe he just isn't hungry? Loki still only eats about 1/2 cup a day and he's around 9-10 pounds. But he's also on an awesome food, which you don't feed as much of. He had diarrhea issues and I switched him to Canidae. Now he gobbles up his food and can have a taste of new things without getting sick. Now he'd totally overeat if I let him. Have you tried things like serving him from a plate instead of a bowl or throwing the food on the floor? At once point I figured out Loki wasn't picky about the food, but about the stainless steel bowl I had it in. I switched to a plate for a while and then to BIG ceramic dishes, like for a 50 pound dog. His food doesn't even cover the entire bottom of the bowl. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

06-02-2006, 11:21 AM	#14
winnismom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 223	We went through several bowls before finding one Georgia liked. I finally found it at The Dollar Store (if I only knew that 3 bowls and about $15 ago). It's a plate made of tin like the bowls only it's sectioned off into 3 sections. I think she likes her food spread out because it's easier for her to eat (she's a shih tzu--flat face). She doesn't have to stick her face down into a deep dark bowl. Maybe try to see if that have that at your local Dollar Store. It's kind of like the plates the use in the Army...tin. I would suggest as far as not eating to pick a food and stick with it. We went through about 5 brands before I got sick of it. I put down her dish..she gets about 15-20 minutes then it's up. She gets her next meal at her scheduled feeding ususally 3 hours later..in between I do give her some Nutrical if she hasn't eaten. I use Nutro Puppy wet for 2 of her meals then RC dry puppy for one. Your puppy will get hungry and eat eventually. Cash is big enough to miss a meal or two w/out any consequences to his health and if you're afraid give him some Nutrical in between feeding sessions. Good Luck. Georgia still goes through her fussy phases but I know eventually she'll get real hungry and polish off her meals.

06-23-2006, 07:25 PM	#15
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	is Cash eating better now? __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats