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elmosmom · 09-09-2005, 09:08 AM

I have a six month old male yorkie named Elmo. He recently recovered from an undiagonosed illness and had been eating well. He has now decided he only wants chicken, no kibble. He has lots of energy and no fever. Any feeding suggestions would be welcome. Thanks, elmosmom

Gazou · 09-09-2005, 09:24 AM

Excuse if this can sound a little rude but I would try to give him kibbles as soon as possible . Gazou tried this with me after a little illness , I gave him his food and he refuses , I take it back . Later I tried again with the same result .
The third time , he accepted right away . A healthy dog will never starve itself to death .

rnnw62 · 09-09-2005, 10:18 AM

I agree if he feels you will give in and give him chicken he
will continue to reject his kibble. Just keep offering him
what he is suppose to be eating and even try and feed
him out of your hand until he gets back into the habit
of eating what he is suppose to. Teddy used to pull that
with me all of the time but now he knows if he doesn't
eat his kibble he doesn't get any treats either.

SilverStarShado · 09-09-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by elmosmom

I have a six month old male yorkie named Elmo. He recently recovered from an undiagonosed illness and had been eating well. He has now decided he only wants chicken, no kibble. He has lots of energy and no fever. Any feeding suggestions would be welcome. Thanks, elmosmom

Your post concerned me because you stated that Elmo has recently recovered from an undiagonosed illness. As a rule, finicky eating is when a dog will only eat certain things. It is sometimes manifested in a dog who refuses to eat the complete and balanced dog food you offer or doesn't eat enough. Finicky eaters usually do so out of preference, but you should keep in mind that dogs might also refuse to eat because of a medical condition. I would keep a very close watch on him ....maybe try to mix a LITTLE of shredded chicken into his kibble. Kibble really is the best for him it is balanced in the nutritional needs of a dog.....Keep us all posted on his progress.

elmosmom · 09-12-2005, 10:44 AM

Thanks to all of you for your replies. Sorry it took so long for me to reply. Elmo has been vomiting mostly in the morning about every other day. This dog has boundless energy, bright eyes and a good appetite. As I said before no fever no other symptoms. I am beginning to think he has a food allergy. I have been researching it and the vomiting as well as a couple other things such as rubbing face on carpet biting at hind quarters an smelly ears (no mites I checked) all seem to be symptoms of food allergies. Maybe this is why he turns his nose up at his Kibble! I think I am going to try one of the brands I see on the threads with lamb and rice. I will see what our pet stores have to offer. Thanks for your support.

Elmosmom

(elmo on his daily walk)

shecass · 09-12-2005, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by elmosmom

Thanks to all of you for your replies. Sorry it took so long for me to reply. Elmo has been vomiting mostly in the morning about every other day. This dog has boundless energy, bright eyes and a good appetite. As I said before no fever no other symptoms. I am beginning to think he has a food allergy. I have been researching it and the vomiting as well as a couple other things such as rubbing face on carpet biting at hind quarters an smelly ears (no mites I checked) all seem to be symptoms of food allergies. Maybe this is why he turns his nose up at his Kibble! I think I am going to try one of the brands I see on the threads with lamb and rice. I will see what our pet stores have to offer. Thanks for your support.

Elmosmom

(elmo on his daily walk)

I would definitely keep offering him his dog food when he gets hungry enough he will eat it. What I've had to do before with Mollie is just hand feed her until she sees that hey this isn't bad stuff. Myself I prefer the lamb & rice not sure why. I feed all of my dogs lamb & rice dog food. I've never had any problems with it.

elmosmom · 09-12-2005, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the advice. My husband had lamb last night for dinner and gave Elmo some he seemed to like it. So I guess its worth a try.

Elmosmos

shecass · 09-12-2005, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by elmosmom

Thanks for the advice. My husband had lamb last night for dinner and gave Elmo some he seemed to like it. So I guess its worth a try.

Elmosmos

Oh by the way welcome to YT I didn't realize that you were new here.

chachi · 09-12-2005, 10:56 AM

My dogs eat Royal Canin right now but when they are done i am switching to a better quality food. I also give them lil Caesars in the morning as a treat. That way they are getting some variety.

elmosmom · 09-12-2005, 11:06 AM

Royal Canin was his first food he quit eating it after about a month. I tried Lil Caesars and he also turned his nose up. Seems like I have a stubborn pup. Well off to the pet store for me. Thanks, Elmosmom

Marie · 09-12-2005, 11:23 AM

Welcome to YT. I agreed the kibble is better for Elmo. But I agreed some pups can be very finicky. If Elmo is being vomiting once in a while i will get him check, maybe he has a sensitive tummy. Sometimes the vet has to rx a special diet to doggies with sensitive tummies. Like someone mentioned tried mixing the pieces of chicken with the kibble. Dont offer him no table food cause then he will not eat his kibble. Good luck.

elmosmom · 09-12-2005, 07:29 PM

Once againg thanks to all of you for your suggestions and support. I love Elmo so much. I bought him some new food so far he is not interested. He gets probably only one more day and back to the vet we go. I don't want to take any chances with him. Once again. Thanks to all of you.

Elmosmom

09-09-2005, 09:08 AM	#1
elmosmom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 15	Finicky Eater I have a six month old male yorkie named Elmo. He recently recovered from an undiagonosed illness and had been eating well. He has now decided he only wants chicken, no kibble. He has lots of energy and no fever. Any feeding suggestions would be welcome. Thanks, elmosmom

09-09-2005, 10:18 AM	#3
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	I agree if he feels you will give in and give him chicken he will continue to reject his kibble. Just keep offering him what he is suppose to be eating and even try and feed him out of your hand until he gets back into the habit of eating what he is suppose to. Teddy used to pull that with me all of the time but now he knows if he doesn't eat his kibble he doesn't get any treats either. __________________ Shelly, Teddy, Toby,Hanne & Indigo

09-12-2005, 10:44 AM	#5
elmosmom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 15	Finicky Eater Thanks to all of you for your replies. Sorry it took so long for me to reply. Elmo has been vomiting mostly in the morning about every other day. This dog has boundless energy, bright eyes and a good appetite. As I said before no fever no other symptoms. I am beginning to think he has a food allergy. I have been researching it and the vomiting as well as a couple other things such as rubbing face on carpet biting at hind quarters an smelly ears (no mites I checked) all seem to be symptoms of food allergies. Maybe this is why he turns his nose up at his Kibble! I think I am going to try one of the brands I see on the threads with lamb and rice. I will see what our pet stores have to offer. Thanks for your support. Elmosmom (elmo on his daily walk)

09-12-2005, 10:56 AM	#9
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	My dogs eat Royal Canin right now but when they are done i am switching to a better quality food. I also give them lil Caesars in the morning as a treat. That way they are getting some variety. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-12-2005, 11:23 AM	#11
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Welcome to YT. I agreed the kibble is better for Elmo. But I agreed some pups can be very finicky. If Elmo is being vomiting once in a while i will get him check, maybe he has a sensitive tummy. Sometimes the vet has to rx a special diet to doggies with sensitive tummies. Like someone mentioned tried mixing the pieces of chicken with the kibble. Dont offer him no table food cause then he will not eat his kibble. Good luck. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

09-09-2005, 09:24 AM	#2
Gazou YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,180	Excuse if this can sound a little rude but I would try to give him kibbles as soon as possible . Gazou tried this with me after a little illness , I gave him his food and he refuses , I take it back . Later I tried again with the same result . The third time , he accepted right away . A healthy dog will never starve itself to death .

09-12-2005, 10:50 AM	#7
elmosmom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 15	Thanks for the advice. My husband had lamb last night for dinner and gave Elmo some he seemed to like it. So I guess its worth a try. Elmosmos

09-12-2005, 11:06 AM	#10
elmosmom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 15	Royal Canin was his first food he quit eating it after about a month. I tried Lil Caesars and he also turned his nose up. Seems like I have a stubborn pup. Well off to the pet store for me. Thanks, Elmosmom

09-12-2005, 07:29 PM	#12
elmosmom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 15	Finicky Eater Once againg thanks to all of you for your suggestions and support. I love Elmo so much. I bought him some new food so far he is not interested. He gets probably only one more day and back to the vet we go. I don't want to take any chances with him. Once again. Thanks to all of you. Elmosmom