He was diagnosed last week and as of yesterday became picky about eating his food and today he won't touch it at all. It is Prescription Hills brand which is admittably boring, and he seems interested in everything else but that. Vet hasn't returned call about how many times to feed him or if it will effect his other meds. And cause of his condition I can't just give him anything else, the vets office won't open for a while. ANy of you out there with diabetic pets/people help? Anything about this at all cause its really frustrating, he CAN'T afford not to eat in the first place cause we've just discovered this and he has just been given his insulin shot. Help?
2007-03-01 02:56:08 · 7 answers · asked by kenna_2818 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Both wet and dry versions. But thanks for the answer.
2007-03-01 03:08:28 · update #1
Try warming the food so it is easier for the dog to smell it, mixing in certain home-cooked ingredients specifically suggested by your veterinarian, or offering the food by hand or with an oral syringe. Any warmed food should be checked to make sure it is NOT too hot, which could scald the mouth or digestive system.
2007-03-01 03:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by Old Old Lady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-13 14:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by Doris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently had a similar problem. My cat nearly died as her kidneys began shutting down. Good news is that we rehydrated her and got her better and we also had a prescribed food recommended, which of course she didn't want. She kept going the box of the old food that was still there for the other cats in the house.
Our vet told us to add one or two pieces of her old food to the new food. Once their appetite is stimulated they will usually eat some of whatever is being offered. It worked. She now eats the new food exclusively and actually turns down the old.
You might try the same thing. One or two pieces shouldn't hurt. My father is diabetic and he still eats his sweets, in moderation. He says that sometimes you just need to encourage your stomach.
2007-03-08 10:51:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the food is a dry brand then try leaving it down for him all the time. Once you get hold of your vet see if they do a wet equivalant of the diet he is on, as you say he cannot afford to go without food.
2007-03-01 03:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our vet told us when introducing a new food gradually mix it with the old if you do just new it can upset their stomach.
2007-03-08 14:21:33 · answer #5 · answered by ruthie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not ging to tell you what I do to Dogs that get sick.
2007-03-06 01:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋