I cannot get him to eat pumpkin!!

[YorkieMax82]

Ok well for some reason Max has had the diarrhea since yesterday... not sure what could have caused it other than him eating (just a bit) of a different kind of dog food... which he has never had this problem with different dog foods... and I didnt swicth him he just accidently got a taste of another dogs food. But anyway I've been worried sick and thought id try pumpkin to see if it cleared it up before I decided to take him to the vet. WELL!!! I cannot get him to eat it... I tried putting it on my finger and pushing in his mouth but hes just not having it... hates the stuff... any suggestions or tips on how everyone else does it would be great? is there anything else I could give/do to help him? Thanks

[Nancy1999]

I was wondering if he would eat anything and whether he didn't want the pumpkin because he didn't want any food, or if he just didn't want the pumpkin.

[YorkieMax82]

Yes hes been eating food... Just doesnt want the Pumpkin I even tried mixing it with some broiled chicken thinking that would help but nothing. ( i know broiled chicken and pumpkin sounds gross LOL)

[chachi]

What about mixing the pumpkin with some yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Mine wont pass up ice cream no matter what flavor it is

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by chachi

What about mixing the pumpkin with some yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Mine wont pass up ice cream no matter what flavor it is

I was wondering about that too, but milk products can contribute to diarrhea, so I wasn't sure. I wonder if mixing in peanut butter would help, or even a little sugar.

[YorkieMax82]

I'll try those ideas... I dont know what else to do. I guess we will be going to the vet as well if this doesnt clear up. hes had it 2 whole days now. I dont know how many times Ive had to bathe him. I am worried... I was hoping it would have went away by now. Thanks everyone for the advice! If anyone has anymore advice please tell Thanks

[Sharly4]

I too have pretty much the same advise. But I just wanted to say I hope he gets better and we'll be praying for your baby.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by YorkieMax82

Ok well for some reason Max has had the diarrhea since yesterday... not sure what could have caused it other than him eating (just a bit) of a different kind of dog food... which he has never had this problem with different dog foods... and I didnt swicth him he just accidently got a taste of another dogs food. But anyway I've been worried sick and thought id try pumpkin to see if it cleared it up before I decided to take him to the vet. WELL!!! I cannot get him to eat it... I tried putting it on my finger and pushing in his mouth but hes just not having it... hates the stuff... any suggestions or tips on how everyone else does it would be great? is there anything else I could give/do to help him? Thanks

boiled rice will stop them up as well or go to vitamin shop and get dds plus probiotics and see if he will lick powder of plate as some love it and it is better than yogurt as that can cause diarrhe since most dogs are lactose intolerant.

Yorkies have sensitive stomachs so yes any change in diet can trigger a sensitive stomach one as it has happened to mine as well just make sure drinking water so make sure fresh water about 3-4 times a day as mine only drink fresh water as they are picky lol so when i clean bowl put fresh water they run over to drink lol as diarrhea can dehydrate them faster than vomitting

[LBH]

Originally Posted by YorkieMax82

Ok well for some reason Max has had the diarrhea since yesterday... not sure what could have caused it other than him eating (just a bit) of a different kind of dog food... which he has never had this problem with different dog foods... and I didnt swicth him he just accidently got a taste of another dogs food. But anyway I've been worried sick and thought id try pumpkin to see if it cleared it up before I decided to take him to the vet. WELL!!! I cannot get him to eat it... I tried putting it on my finger and pushing in his mouth but hes just not having it... hates the stuff... any suggestions or tips on how everyone else does it would be great? is there anything else I could give/do to help him? Thanks

Mine won't eat pumpkin either but lovvvvves sweet potato, it works great!

[YorkieMax82]

Originally Posted by Sharly4

I too have pretty much the same advise. But I just wanted to say I hope he gets better and we'll be praying for your baby.

Thank you so much

[YorkieMax82]

Originally Posted by dwerten

boiled rice will stop them up as well or go to vitamin shop and get dds plus probiotics and see if he will lick powder of plate as some love it and it is better than yogurt as that can cause diarrhe since most dogs are lactose intolerant.

Yorkies have sensitive stomachs so yes any change in diet can trigger a sensitive stomach one as it has happened to mine as well just make sure drinking water so make sure fresh water about 3-4 times a day as mine only drink fresh water as they are picky lol so when i clean bowl put fresh water they run over to drink lol as diarrhea can dehydrate them faster than vomitting

I will try the boiled rice! I'll probably go get some of that at the vitamin shop if the rice doesnt do the trick. He still has it... If he isnt better by sunday/monday Im just going to take him to the vet. Hes got me worried sick. Thank you so much for your advice.

[dianaww]

Please let us know how your baby is doing, hope things get better really soon

[bj1]

Hope Max start's feeling better soon!

[dianaww]

Originally Posted by bj1

Hope Max start's feeling better soon!

Thank you, it's Teddy who is 3, who has just been diagnosed with heart valve problem, Max died in 2006

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by dianaww

Thank you, it's Teddy who is 3, who has just been diagnosed with heart valve problem, Max died in 2006

Max is the name of the OP's dog