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03-15-2013, 08:45 AM
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Frustrated!!
Ok so I posted here a few days ago about my puppy not eating. Well I switched foods from Blue Buffalo Large Breed puppy to Taste of the Wild and he STILL will not touch the food. Even mixing in wet food doesn't work, neither does egg, hamburger, peanut butter! I have tried EVERYTHING! I can't afford to keep buying dog food every other day after spending so much on the last 2 bags. Someone PLEASE help me! Thank you!
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03-15-2013, 09:04 AM
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I am sorry that I don't have any good advice as I have not had this problem. I would call your vet and see what they say. Maybe they will tell you not to worry that he will eat when he is hungry or maybe there is some medical problem.
As for buying expensive food... Most pet stores will take the food back if the dog won't eat it. Call and ask them. They might also have some advice. Also I know that at my pet store (pet value) they sell small, one serving bags of several dog foods. Maybe that is what you should do from now on. FYI - i am having trouble finding the right food for my puppy (10 months) as well. |
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03-15-2013, 09:11 AM
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My small, local pet food store offered to give me small sample bags of many different dog foods free. I only tried two but they were happy to help me find what Effie liked. She was never a picky eater though. She eats anything.
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03-15-2013, 09:26 AM
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I think a vet visit is in order. It's not unusual for a picky dog to skip a meal or two but because it's consistent and especially coupled with the weight loss I would rather make sure there's no medical issues lurking
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03-15-2013, 09:47 AM
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Thanks for the quick replies! I have taken him to the vet 2 times now and everything checks out fine. No intestinal problems, no parasites, no worms and the vet just thinks he doesn't like the foods I am offering. The pet stores around me do not offer the small sample bags otherwise I would be getting a bunch of those to try. He does seem to like the Taste of the Wild can food. He ate some a little bit ago and was excited when I offered him a little more mixed with his food.
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03-15-2013, 09:20 PM
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Did you try to wet his food for him? Maybe it's too hard for him? Also, no-sodium canned sardines or tuna might be an option as well?
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03-15-2013, 09:29 PM
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Yes I have wet his food and he still didn't want it with either brand. I will pick some up tomorrow and try and see if he likes it that way. Maybe I should try a different flavor of Taste of the Wild? |
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