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[Rhetts_mama]

If you are going to switch foods, just make sure you go slowly so she doesn't get an upset tummy from it.

[TMWESS77]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

If you are going to switch foods, just make sure you go slowly so she doesn't get an upset tummy from it.

The woman I got her from says she was feeding her" Dog chow/ puppy chow".. but again I will state I dont think that anything she said was true. I know gracie isnt eatting today and I dont know why. She hasnt toucdhed anything shes been offered..not even the cottage cheese.

[YorkieChick1]

Have you tried boiling some white meat chicken and giving it to her. Even sick dogs usually eat some chicken breast. Good luck with her, I feel bad for you.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by TMWESS77

Ok..Ill change the food when I get paid.. Right now I have a ton of this IAMs cuz I thought it was very good for dogs. I will let U know what the vet says about her weight and all soon as I can get him to see her. I will call him in the AM.

Changing her food at this time is not a good idea. You don't want to upset her system. You can add the Natural Balance Rolls for added weight gain......

[Elle]

Originally Posted by TMWESS77

The woman I got her from says she was feeding her" Dog chow/ puppy chow".. but again I will state I dont think that anything she said was true. I know gracie isnt eatting today and I dont know why. She hasnt toucdhed anything shes been offered..not even the cottage cheese.

Have you been talking temps on her? That's why I mentioned the possibility of an incorrect due date. She's going to the vet in the am. But is there any possibility of labor?

[Elle]

No mention was made about a thermometer. I assumed you have one when you said you have most of the things on the list of other things so I didn't mention it. Do you have one handy?

[Woogie Man]

Originally Posted by TMWESS77

The woman I got her from says she was feeding her" Dog chow/ puppy chow".. but again I will state I dont think that anything she said was true. I know Gracie isn't eating today and I don't know why. She hasn't touched anything shes been offered..not even the cottage cheese.

Could be because she gained a pound since Friday. I'm sure she needed the food but her system can only handle so much at a time. You may see some funky poops for a few days as a result. Let her rest her belly if she chooses and she'll let you know when she's hungry.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

Could be because she gained a pound since Friday. I'm sure she needed the food but her system can only handle so much at a time. You may see some funky poops for a few days as a result. Let her rest her belly if she chooses and she'll let you know when she's hungry.

A bit of pepto may be in order.

But, as mentioned if she is pregnant and the dates are wrong or right. I sometimes have my girls slow down on their eating the last week.

I PM'd her some things to watch for that could indicate a quick trip to ER.

[Elle]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Changing her food at this time is not a good idea. You don't want to upset her system. You can add the Natural Balance Rolls for added weight gain......

I agree. I was supporting what you said. I use it to get them to eat more. I like that it's solid, east to hold. Canned dog food smells and gets in their coat. This is clean. It's also good with dry food. They love it.

[Woogie Man]

Mary, I had actually mentioned that (Pepto) in my post but edited it out. I thought to do a quick search and found out it is not recommended for pregnant dogs, which Gracie may be.

I found the info at this site....

Drugs That May Or May Not Be Used in Pregnant Dogs

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

Mary, I had actually mentioned that in my post but edited it out. I thought to do a quick search and found out it is not recommended for pregnant dogs, which Gracie may be.

I found the info at this site....

Drugs That May Or May Not Be Used in Pregnant Dogs

I've used it with no adverse reaction. But, you're right it maybe shouldn't be recommended until spoken with a vet.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Elle

I agree. I was supporting what you said. I use it to get them to eat more. I like that it's solid, east to hold. Canned dog food smells and gets in their coat. This is clean. It's also good with dry food. They love it.

The Natural Balance is great for adding weight. It does contain sugar.

I've always used canned food to entice, because it is smelly and dogs love smelly.

[Woogie Man]

Also, here's some more info on Pepto and dogs.

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"Contraindications/Warnings
Not for use in patients hypersensitive (allergic) to it or to aspirin products.

Use with caution in animals with bleeding problems like von Willebrand's disease.

Do not use in cats as it contains aspirin.

Not for use in pregnant or nursing animals.

Stool may turn a gray-black or greenish color during treatment. Do not confuse with melena (blood in the stool).

May interfere with reading of abdominal x-rays.

May cause inaccurate results of urine tests.

Shake well before use."

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From this site....The Use of Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol) in Pets

[TMWESS77]

Ok wow.. alot to respond to.. Yes I have taken her temp and its been right around 100. She not panting or crying or anything that makes me think labor is an issue ..shes just not interested in the food Im giving her..My daughter opened a can of tuna and she got all excited and I didnt let her have it because i dont know if that is ok? She seems to be a bit picky. Again I will say she will not touch dry food .. I think its because of her teeth..They look awful and her breath is killer stinky! I do not mind brushing her non stop as long as she enjoys it.. She has no problem with anything I do to her except her mouth and she will NOT leave a bow in her hair for more than five minutes. LOL

[gemy]

PetzLife Oral Care Spray. You could use this to spray in her mouth. Many pet food stores carry something like this. It's not going to reverse the carries, but it might help to stop further degeneration. It also comes in a gel which you apply with your fingers

For pregnant bitches I wouldn't feed tuna, perhaps just some white fish, sole, pickerel etc. Also canned tuna might have a high salt content.

If you want to tempt her appetite, perhaps some fresh liver, lightly sauteed, or kidneys.