The other day she just stopped eating. She'll eat her treats but nothing else, there doesn't seem to be anything else wrong with her, but I just can't get her to eat her kibble. Help please!
2006-11-16 15:33:38 · 9 answers · asked by Axiom 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
is it an old bag of food or a new one ? dogs are smarter than most people think , if theres any bugs or if the food is tainted in any way she wont eat it
2006-11-16 15:42:38 · answer #1 · answered by dawn_horger 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs usually don't just stop eating without reason.
You would be best off if you take her to the vet for a thorough check up. It could be a viral infection, a cold, upset tummy or any number of things.
Is she drinking water? If not you should get her to the vet asap for fluids.
You can also try making her dog food a little more appealing. You can put a little savory sauce on it, or parmesan cheese, or anything that adds a little flavor that is pretty healthy. Only use a little though. If you are giving your dog lots of treats it might just be telling you she won't eat her regular food anymore because she is filling up on yummy treats. Kind of like how people get with junk food, it's yummier than veggies so it's more fun to eat. Dogs don't know about nutrition though.
So, bring her in for a check up and go from there.
Good luck!
2006-11-16 23:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time for tough love no treats until she eats. If she gets soft treats like Pupperoni or the like and her kibble is harder, it could be a dental infection, my neighbor's cat stopped eating all together because there was an infection in his jaw that he just couldn't chew his food. However, from what you're describing it sounds like the treats taste better than the kibble. My pug was/is persnickety as well she has to have dry and soft food together. Sometimes I even have to sit on the floor with her to get her to eat. I highly suggest cutting back on the treats though.
2006-11-16 23:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by anjelfun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd stop the treats and kibble for a while. Try feeding her rice and if she gets hungry enough she will eat, rice will be easier on her stomach until she gets back to eating on a regular basis but if it doesn't help then take her to the vet asap.
2006-11-16 23:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by EchosOfAngels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would call the vet...second stop giving her treats...many dogs like treats better than food so they know if you will give in a give them a treat instead of the food so maybe she is waiting for you to give her a treat instead....try buy some Iams food gravy...great for the coat and helps them eat the food!!!!!Best of luck hunny
2006-11-16 23:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by misskmh80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet, and see what the vet say about your dog eatting habits! But if she is still taking food in or drinking water. I would say, no worries, but still on the safe side, take your pet to the vet. They would have an better idea on your dog.
2006-11-16 23:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by jane c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try mixing with her favorite food and mix it with some kibble!!!! And when she eat ate it all you pat her on the head
2006-11-16 23:58:23 · answer #7 · answered by hannah s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHECK WITH THE VET AND SEE WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY.
2006-11-16 23:41:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to a vet now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-16 23:48:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋