Well, she wouldn't eat them yesterday but I fixed one this morning (covered the cup with plastic wrap this time), put some shredded cheese on it and she ate some of it. Hooray!
Crystal, I have tried canned food but she sniifs and walks away. I bought several cans of those brands listed under the premium quality in our health forum. No go...the vet suggested a brand and although I didn't think it was one of the best, I sent my husband out to buy a couple of cans of it, too, just to be able to say I tried it when the vet asks. (Our vet is a church friend of ours and I didn't feel right asking about her not eating when I hadn't tried what he first told me.)
Her gums are always pretty and pink when I check them so maybe I'm over-reacting. I never see her eat kibble but I leave it out all day and have several varieties mixed together "just in case" she prefers some brand to another.
My husband thinks I am comparing her eating to dogs I had growing up (outside, large dogs) and I suppose I may be. I just know that I'm shocked at how little she is eating yet she seems to be so full of energy and so playful (except when napping).
I do wonder though since she's gotten so "addicted" to the bully sticks if it is possible they could be affecting her appetite? I haven't been taking them away until they got fairly small but I also would give her another when I took it from her. I suspect she is teething and the bully sticks help. However, I have been letting her have them freely. Should I be taking them from her after a certain time of chewing?
Gosh, I am soooo glad this board is here or I would be going crazy! As it is I seem to be driving everyone else crazy...LOL |