my dog is lab ret puppy. he is suffering from colds and cough i give him medicine prescribed by the vet but his appetite really went from bad to worse...i don't know what to do as an immediate response my schedule for the next visit to the vet will still be next week.
2007-05-29 16:02:39 · 9 answers · asked by shekinah seven 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Warm canned food to just over room temperature. Dogs with stuffy/runny noses can't smell. They won't eat what they can't smell. Warm food gives off more smell than cold.
Pet stores carry Nutrical and other nutrition pastes. Sometimes dogs will take that if nothing else.
2007-05-29 16:15:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Number 1: Call the Vet back, if your dog refuses to eat, the problem could be more serious than a cold. Do what the vet says. If vet says to wait until scheduled visit and gives no instructions, proceed to Number 2.
Number 2: Try "wet" or canned dog food.
If all else fails: you can try about a teaspoon of beef consume or broth mixed in the food. NO MORE THAN THAT. If you give your dog too much broth or grease, it could get diarhea, which would just make things awful....
2007-05-29 16:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by sapphire_adera 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to wait for the next visit. There is a product you can get from your vet. I don't know the name of but it comes in a tube. It is very flavorable for your pet. It is flavored with beef. It is very rich in protein and all the good stuff that helps your pet become more active. You will see results within a couple of days.
2007-05-29 16:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by hummingbird353 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would call to let the Vet know that your dog is not getting better. But, getting worse. The Vet may want to see your dog right away.
2007-05-29 16:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by Candy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about a short-term dip in appetite, especially since the colds meds can exacerbate that. Just make sure he gets plenty of water. Also, if you don't think he's breathing well, get him right to the vet. Pneumonia can set in pretty fast.
2007-05-29 16:11:17 · answer #5 · answered by Terri J 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the vet and ask, they will answer or return your call since you had him there before. The medication may not agree with your dog, the vet might want to change it also. Don't wait a week for your pup may not make it . Good luck.
2007-05-29 16:09:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
call teh vet and descuss this with him it could be a side affect of the meds and may need to be chanmged call first thing in the morning.
2007-05-29 16:07:05 · answer #7 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should try giving him plain white rice with boiled chicken breast. I have a dog and when she was sick, with the colds, cough and vomiting that is what my vet suggested and it worked. I hope this helps.
2007-05-29 16:11:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should REALLY check to see if you're feeding him any of the tainted pet food they have been talking about in the news which can cause those symptoms and death.
2007-05-29 16:05:13 · answer #9 · answered by NJB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋