Not Eating....advice needed :)

Dizzybmeeh · 01-08-2012, 04:01 PM

Our beautiful Kona came to us a few days ago and he's great! He understands that he can't be rough with the kids and is already bell potty trained. Did I mention he's almost 10 weeks old?!

Now his eating is a wreck. He, no joke, won't eat! His breeder sent him with Benefil wet (blegh) so we've offered that to him....nothing. We tried a little bit of kibble...nothing. I made him rice and some chicken...nada. I tried the tips offered in the sticky thread with the 'gravy' and cat food and still nothing! He loves his bully stick and training treats and has no problem chomping those. Any advice? We are taking him to the vet tomorrow to make sure nothing is up.

Tips?

Thanks everyone!

doggiedad · 01-08-2012, 04:11 PM

maybe he doesn't like what you're feeding him.
switch brands.

Jax08 · 01-08-2012, 04:13 PM

What are you feeding him? How many treats is he getting before his meal?

Dizzybmeeh · 01-08-2012, 04:24 PM

He came with Benefil wet and his breeder said he ate it with no problems. We want to change him over to Blue Buffalo eventually but are having trouble with him eating his 'regular' food.

As far as treats go, he gets them when he pottys and rings his bell. Or when he does a behavior we like such as going in his crate, and it's only one.

I forgot to mention he wants to eat his poop and moss! ;(

doggiedad · 01-08-2012, 06:20 PM

becareful of giving him treats when does something
you like on his own. he's probably training you to give
him treats when he wants them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizzybmeeh

As far as treats go, he gets them when he pottys and rings his bell. Or when he does a behavior we like such as going in his crate, and it's only one.

I forgot to mention he wants to eat his poop and moss! ;(

BlackGSD · 01-08-2012, 06:57 PM

If my dog/puppy was refusing meals, I wouldn't be giving any treats nor edible things like bully sticks.

gsd_newbie · 01-08-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doggiedad

becareful of giving him treats when does something
you like on his own. He's probably training you to give
him treats when he wants them.

lol :d

Dizzybmeeh · 01-09-2012, 10:46 PM

We took Kona to the vet today and he tested positive for giardia

he's also on some meds for coccida (sp?) perhaps this is why he hasn't been eating much....he also only weighed 9.6 pounds at 9 weeks of age, yikes!

skphotoimages · 01-10-2012, 09:43 PM

Oh my gosh!
I'm so sorry to hear that! Will he be ok?
Our puppy weighed about 17lbs at 9 weeks..but he's a big boy.

01-08-2012, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dizzybmeeh New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 19	Not Eating....advice needed :) Our beautiful Kona came to us a few days ago and he's great! He understands that he can't be rough with the kids and is already bell potty trained. Did I mention he's almost 10 weeks old?! Now his eating is a wreck. He, no joke, won't eat! His breeder sent him with Benefil wet (blegh) so we've offered that to him....nothing. We tried a little bit of kibble...nothing. I made him rice and some chicken...nada. I tried the tips offered in the sticky thread with the 'gravy' and cat food and still nothing! He loves his bully stick and training treats and has no problem chomping those. Any advice? We are taking him to the vet tomorrow to make sure nothing is up. Tips? Thanks everyone!

01-08-2012, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,846	maybe he doesn't like what you're feeding him. switch brands. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

01-08-2012, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
BlackGSD Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 7,795	If my dog/puppy was refusing meals, I wouldn't be giving any treats nor edible things like bully sticks. __________________ Tracy Siren vom Banach { Sable female GSD 3-20-08} R.I.P. Wrangler male ACD/Aussie mix. 9-29-99 to8-29-11.

01-08-2012, 04:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,329	What are you feeding him? How many treats is he getting before his meal?

01-08-2012, 04:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dizzybmeeh New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 19	He came with Benefil wet and his breeder said he ate it with no problems. We want to change him over to Blue Buffalo eventually but are having trouble with him eating his 'regular' food. As far as treats go, he gets them when he pottys and rings his bell. Or when he does a behavior we like such as going in his crate, and it's only one. I forgot to mention he wants to eat his poop and moss! ;(

01-09-2012, 10:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dizzybmeeh New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 19	We took Kona to the vet today and he tested positive for giardia he's also on some meds for coccida (sp?) perhaps this is why he hasn't been eating much....he also only weighed 9.6 pounds at 9 weeks of age, yikes!

01-10-2012, 09:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
skphotoimages New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 14	Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry to hear that! Will he be ok? Our puppy weighed about 17lbs at 9 weeks..but he's a big boy.

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