i just got this dog (shes about 2 1/2 years old) from a local breeder and they feed their dogs ole' roy and i have had her for a few days now but it seems like shes not having enough bowl movements and she doesn't urinate alot... i took her outside this moring and this after noon and she still would not go... i just walked her a min ago and she finnally urinated but still no bowl move ments could this be from the recalled food... also her appitite has changed... could it just be the trauma of moving to a new house hold or what .....
2007-03-27 14:42:05 · 17 answers · asked by *little one* 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Could be the excitment of a new home.
Was she feeding ol roy canned? It's a garbage food anyhow, if you are still feeding it to her, then she's likely not getting enough nutrition. Find a good quality adult dog food.. Probably the ol roy smells like garbage.. Something yummy would likely peek her interest.
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2007-03-27 14:58:54 · answer #1 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it could be the dog food-- although i believe the majority of the dog food recalled was wet food (mostly in pouches). if you go to menufoods website, you will find a complete list of the recalled foods. Kidney trouble is often signaled by a yellowish tint to the whites of the eyes, so you might want to take a look.
However, if you just switched your dog's food to something other than what the breeder was giving her that can cause some bowel trouble as well.
It wouldn't hurt to call your vet anyway.
2007-03-27 14:55:24 · answer #2 · answered by softballgrl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have a veterinarian check her just to be sure. If possible, find out what variety the breeder was feeding, and if possible the batch number (not all were recalled). Other causes could include upset stomach from a change in diet, stress, worms, something else she ate, or other causes. Again, your veterinarian should be able to help you sort it out.
A lot of dogs only have a *BOWEL* movement once per day, especially if they're only fed once a day. You didn't say what breed she is, but small dogs are often picky eaters.
2007-03-27 14:50:46 · answer #3 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you find out if the breeder was using the the packets of meat and sauce that was being recalled, or just the dry food, which was ok?
Other than that, dogs do go through an adjustment when they move to a new house, so it is not uncommon for them to have a change in appetite for a few weeks until they adjust.
2007-03-27 14:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by coyote 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take her to the vet .
The dog food had rat poison in it. I'm not familiar with the manufacturer of the brand you mentioned.
Could be illness, stress, new food, etc. If she hasn't had a bowel movement for several days you need to take her to the vet. You should also ask the breeder if she, or any of his other dogs, have had this problem before.
2007-03-27 14:54:38 · answer #5 · answered by msdebz2u 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It does not sound like it is from the food.The food does not cause lack of bowl movements.The food would cause diarrhea. more than likely it is because of the new environment and adjusting .Also try to contact the breeder and talk to them about it.Find out if the dog had that problem with them at all.
Wait for a couple days watch her and if this continues contact the vet.
try feeding her a different type of dog food.Does she drink enough water??
2007-03-27 15:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could very well just be the new home and person.
The first time we took my dog on a long trip he held his bowels for 3 days. Thankfully now he is used to traveling and will relieve himself on walks.
2007-03-27 14:46:02 · answer #7 · answered by Shalvia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe me when I say that if it was the food , your dog would already be dead. We lost our JRT and one of her pups due to the food. It was an awful way for a pet to die and the suffering was tremendous. It would still be ok to take to the vet for a check-up. But, I don't think the food is responsible. Good luck!!!!!!!!
2007-03-27 20:39:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet for exam asap. In puppies & young dogs, it is hard to know exactly what without the simple blood test for the rat poison. Her life could be at risk- it attacks kidneys & liver. I believe you can make the company pay for the vet checl.Contact your local news station for how to info
2007-03-27 14:48:24 · answer #9 · answered by gammaSheila 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ol' Roy was recalled.
It's a crap food.
Switch her to a high quality, human grade ingredient food.
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2007-03-27 14:47:42 · answer #10 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋