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[Lora3329]

Ive tried my other dogs food with him also, and even a piece of cheese. No luck yet. And i am using a paper plate cause that is what he is used to i guess.

[Lora3329]

Broke down and tried sausage links. He eats that just fine. Lol. I am sure this so stressful for him. Just wanted to make sure he had sum thing in his belly. I really wish that I could call in sick today but since my boss knows I got him last night pretty sure she would know why I wasn't coming to work. Thanks guys for listening this morning. I was freaking out just a little.

[matese]

Sooo happy for you. When I adopted Cody he weighed 9 lbs, you could see and feel his spine, see and feel his ribs, for ME he was too THIN. I fed him 1/3 cup dry food twice a day, he gained weigh rapidly. He still gets the same amount and is holding at 12 lbs. I was lucky with my guy, no problems with him eating. I am SURE you ask his owner what food he was eating. If you can see, feel protruding spine and rib cage he is a BIT under weight, once you get him to eat regular try, say 1/4 cup food twice a day, even 3 times a day to get a little weight on him. He is tiny so you do not want him to get FAT, just filled out a bit. It may take a day or two for him to settle in and eat. ALL dogs LOVE boiled boneless chicken cutlets (breast) . I would try the boiled chic cutlets, small amount shredded INTO dry dog food, you can even sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese onto his food. A FLAT saucer can replace the paper dish, paper dish can move all over the floor when they eat. Try hand feeding him just for now. He just needs time to adjust to his new surroundings, smells, family, and doggie buddies. Just as a heads up, changing foods can cause diarrhea, do not be surprised should this happen. Week end coming up, more time you can spend bonding with him. What a lucky boy he is that YOU found him. (((hugs)))

[Lora3329]

He was actually eating the same dog food my dogs do so no changing food needed. She brought a full bag with him. I messaged her and she said he eats meat well. And that I can treat the food like treats if needed. I don't feel ribs or anything, just not much fat over them. I'm anxious to see what the vet thinks on Monday. But I've added chicken to my grocery list. Lol.

[matese]

Originally Posted by Lora3329

Broke down and tried sausage links. He eats that just fine. Lol. I am sure this so stressful for him. Just wanted to make sure he had sum thing in his belly. I really wish that I could call in sick today but since my boss knows I got him last night pretty sure she would know why I wasn't coming to work. Thanks guys for listening this morning. I was freaking out just a little.

Sausage Links no, no, no, no too much FAT and SPICE in sausage. I can understand just wanting to get him to eat ANYTHING for now. PLEASE no more sausage, boiled BONELESS chicken cutlets is the safest and most delicious food to get him to eat. Do not be surprised when you come home from work if you find a PUDDLE of poop, that will be from the spicy sausage.

[Lora3329]

Oops. Well i just gave him one. So hopefully were ok. And i just took him outside and poop looked ok. Off to the store for chicken. Thanks guys

[Lora3329]

I took a picture last night when he went on his first trip to starbucks with me. But cant figure out how to post it

[matese]

Originally Posted by Lora3329

He was actually eating the same dog food my dogs do so no changing food needed. She brought a full bag with him. I messaged her and she said he eats meat well. And that I can treat the food like treats if needed. I don't feel ribs or anything, just not much fat over them. I'm anxious to see what the vet thinks on Monday. But I've added chicken to my grocery list. Lol.

That's GREAT he was eating the same food as your dogs, if he is not eating it is def. from this life change. GREAT you added chicken to your list. If you cannot feel or see ribs or spine then his weight is fine, my pup has long legs also, I think long legs, short body gives the "appearance" of a thinner pup. Ask your vet about his weight for his size. My vet told me, if you look straight down at the dog when he is standing the dog should have an hour glass figure, if he does then he's at a good weight. Now lol, hour glass figure does NOT mean a TINY or THIN mid section, but you should see a smaller mid section.

[matese]

For posting pictures you have to down size the pic to 200KB or less.

[Lora3329]

Ok guys there is a pic of cayne in my profile. Was his first trip to starbucks with me.

[matese]

He is ADORABLE, that face lol, I LOVE it.

[Lora3329]

Thanks so much. Actually have everyone out and everyone getting along. Lol I think my Boston thinks Cain is a puppy.

[matese]

That's wonderful all the pups are getting along.

[Lora3329]

Just wanted to say he is doing wonderful. Actually ate a little dog food with his chicken yesterday. He is adjusting well to his new home and did not go hide in his crate one time yesterday. He goes in the morning to the vet for his exam, shots and neutering. I am sure I will be nervous all day.

[lovestiny]

Hi! That's great! I tell you, my boy came out of his neutering the same day and was just a little sleepy. My girl took a couple of days to be completely herself. How much does he weigh? They do the anesthesia a little differently for the littles. Any pics?