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Originally Posted by BonBon  Thank you! Well, it seem Mr. Alexander doesn't like liver either. I'm having to hide the pills in a bit of cheese before he'll take them. That's ok, though - he deserves a little treat mixed in.  |
We always used chicken or turkey baby food (Gerbers stage 2) to pill dogs at the animal hospital. There were only a few that didn't take to it well this way.
It can also be fed as a meal or treat to stimulate the appetite... after they consume some, their appetite may be triggered enough to eat their regular food. I always have some in the house... works for kitties too.
I've even used cat food as a stimulant... they're always stealing it anyway! (just a half teaspoon or so, it's stinky enough you don't need alot!)
I never had luck with the pill pockets.... they always try to chew them with the pill yuck! With the baby food, I give them a glob or two then hide the pill... right down it goes!
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Originally Posted by BonBon Awwww, thank you both!! I may be just a bit biased, but I think he's pretty handsome, too.
You make so many great points here.  Thank you for expressing my own feelings so well. |
Aw Thanks!
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Originally Posted by BonBon I'm not sure what to say about Peek A Boo. Since he normally walks with friends, maybe he just had more time to do a little exploring? Or maybe like you said, he didn't have the distraction and got a little bored? From what I've seen with Alexander, the OCD made him less interested in things. He quit sniffing, exploring and venturing into new territory. I know that each pup is different, but Peek A Boo's doesn't sound like OCD behavior to me. I'm sending prayers and gentle huggins for him. |
He says 'Thank you very very much.... he loves extra huggins!'
Oh Thank you! I feel so relieved... I did try walking him after dark thinking he couldn't see the road enough to be bothered by it... he's too smart for those tricks! and must still be able to see pretty well! He did well considering it was out of the norm for us to do it that late. And he is the consummate explorer still.... and we passed his friend Lucy's (at Rainbow Bridge) house... he still stopped to look for her.
(but happy he remembers!)
