My nana recently passed and i have always been very fond of her dog because she got him the same day i was born and we grew up togethor. I always told her i wanted him so she wrote in her will i got the dog. I am now 15 which makes him 15 so hes 105 in human years. In my nanas last couple years living she had a hard time keeping care of him. Now he is very thin and as bad arthritus and cant chew the dry dog food we tried giving him soft food but he wouldnt eat it and adding water made him throw up so anyone know of a dry dog food that is easy to chew and maybe even one that might help his arthritus. I think the reason he is so think is because he cant shew the food so he hast been eating. I just really want him to ba able to eat, please help
2007-09-09 04:35:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
okay your dog is old so it is obvious it will be having a few problems in later life, poor thing!
its very sweet that you care so much for this dog.
firstly take him to the vets to get a thorough check up, and something to help with the arteritus.
try and get tins ov dog meat and mix in some dry food nuggets.
the best food i have found for all my dogs is burns!!
its made ov mostly natural things and my dogs love it,
they have a senior food which one of my dogs is on now and she is doing very well (at 11 years old she is still running around like a puppy) thats your best bet i think..they dont need much of it either but it costs a little more than other dry food..but its worth it trust me!!
best ov luck with your new friend heres the link for the burns food website..hope it helps you!! xx
http://www.burns-pet-nutrition.co.uk/
2007-09-09 04:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hills makes a food for joints called JD but it is a perscription and can only be bought through your vet. There are other foods out there for the senior dog you might look into. If he is having a hard time with the kibble try mixing in some soft food with it. I have a 10 year old german shepherd with arthritus who is on Remedyl which works great for her stiff joints. You might want to check with your vet on medication for her. It's not cheap but it really does make her feel better and is worth the extra cost. Good luck with your senior dog.
2007-09-09 04:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by Bonzie12 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the reason he is thin and isn't eating is because he misses your Nana. Dogs can get depressed just like humans. If she has had him for that long that would be me opinion. A vet might be able to help you out with that. The dog may need medication for depression. I hope everything turns out okay. Good Luck!
2007-09-09 04:45:15 · answer #3 · answered by Miss Behavin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take the dog to a vet and have his teeth checked. This is probably why he won't eat, his teeth hurt. Also you can get some suggestions for medication for the arthritis. I gave my dog glucosamine pills for his arthritis and it worked very well! I just got the human grade stuff at Costco, it is cheaper that way, but talk to your vet first. Also vet hospitals sell a special science diet called A/D which is basically a hospital diet. The hospitals use it on animals that won't eat anything else. I haven't known many animals that won't eat this stuff, especially heated up, yummmmy! Plus it is full of calories and fat. You can only get it at a vet hospital with a prescription, so please go to your vet!
2007-09-09 04:53:51 · answer #4 · answered by Melinda E 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to the vet and ask them about a soft food for old dogs, i think most food for old dogs also has things to help arthitis and things like that
2007-09-09 06:24:04 · answer #5 · answered by Sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YA ! Lost your nana and more than likely the dog . Man , Damn it's a cruel world sometimes.You know what that dog needs , don't you ? LOVE !!!
2007-09-09 04:56:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, i think it is time to take the dog to the vet! he will probably need to have an IV for fluids and medicine for the pain he is in. he might be worse off than you think. if he doesn't eat, he will die, sorry to say it like that. you need to take him to the vet, no question about it. good luck and i hope he is ok.
2007-09-09 04:44:54 · answer #7 · answered by nytengayle13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might want to try the Moist dog food.....But non the less he needs to be takin to vet ASAP.
2007-09-09 04:44:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not use wet dog food? Also, the vet can help you with doggie's arthritis.
2007-09-09 04:42:26 · answer #9 · answered by red 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might add a little rice or cottage cheese (very small amount) to his canned dog food and see if he likes the new flavor.
i had to add cottage cheese to a dog's food, also.. i got him the dry moist dog food...
2007-09-09 04:43:24 · answer #10 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋