I'm sure the dental issue has a lot to do with his weight. I know my Doberman had dental issues late in her life and eating was painful for her. So, I'm sure once the antibiotic starts killing away the infection and he gets his dental, eating will be a much more pleasurable experience for him.
That is so funny about him finding the meds in the peanut butter - Ava does that too, but it's with her heartworm preventative. She is great with taking meds in the PB but when it came to that flipping tablet she would lick the PB off and spit the tablet out. Now, I get a piece of cheese, spread a little PB on it (to act as glue) then break up her tablets and fold it over - she finally takes it!! But, I tell ya it's an act of congress! And, after she gives me the look .. "I know its in there, so don't be too proud of yourself, Mom."
Your post cracked me up ... "you carry the baby and he carries the dog food" Sounds like a good plan to me!! It depends which Nutro product he was buying ... there is Nutro Natural Choice, Nutro Max and Nutro Ultra. And, I know about money being tight, things are tuff right now.
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