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Originally Posted by Foster Mom  As I said in my post I changed from the white rice to brown rice. What is wrong with the fish? (I thought fish was good for them). The garlic I know is not good in large amounts, but I was told in small amounts it would not hurt them at all. Is there a different, better suppliment that one should use?
She eats about 1/3 of a cup twice a day.
You seem to be knowledgeable on this, what would you suggest. As I sad she REFUSES to eat dog food. No ands ifs or buts. I have tried putting it down for 20 minutes then picking it up till next meal, I have not fed her anything inbetween, I have done everything I have ever seen on getting a fussy dog to eat dog food, all to no avail. I tired raw, I have tried the dehydrated type food, I have tried the food rolls by natural balance, I have tried canned food, dry food, all kinds of food available and she just will NOT eat it. I have tried to be more stubborn than her and not give in, but I swear to God I think she would starve herself before she would eat dog food. I have not ever let hr go more than 3 days without eating though, to me that is too long. Or is it?
Now I am very confused. I try to do what is best for them, and give them everything they need. Apparently from your post I am not doing a very good job of it.
Back to the drawing board I guess |
There is nothing wrong with whitefish, except that it can cause rapid weight loss. I like fish for dogs, but not nearly as much as I like other sources of protein.
I think right now she needs calories. I think the best way to do this is with dog food. If you are really not wanting to do dog food, here is a diet for a 15-lb dog. It's a generic home cooked diet, but it is easy and it is balanced. I would try it for a week, and see if she puts on weight. If she does not, then you are going to have to do the dog food until you can get a consult with the veterinary nutritionist.
I would probably do dark meat chicken and peas as a start, but the diet gives you options.
http://support.mspca.org/site/DocSer...pdf?docID=1562