Comments on: Dog Anorexia http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/ Show Your Dog You Love Them Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:56:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Liz http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/comment-page-1/#comment-21839 Liz Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:17:13 +0000 http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/archives/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/#comment-21839 Before my dog was diagnosed with cancer, his first sign of illness was that he did not finish his meals. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and lung cancer. Next came cachexia (muscle wasting.) Before my dog was diagnosed with cancer, his first sign of illness was that he did not finish his meals. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and lung cancer. Next came cachexia (muscle wasting.)

]]> By: Rob http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/comment-page-1/#comment-7691 Rob Sun, 02 Sep 2007 22:19:49 +0000 http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/archives/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/#comment-7691 I have a similar situation. I have a 1yr and 8mo. old GSD who only ways 69 lbs. The vet tells me he should be weighing anywhere from 90-95lbs. It seems like he only eats every other day. He eliminates everyday as if he ate regularly. He eats some treats, but not all. He was given to me when he was six mo. old. He has always followed this crazy eating routine. I have tried everything (soft food, dry food, gravies, warming up his food, adding a raw egg, feeding him only at certain times and taking the food away....) I have tried everything I can think of. It is important to note that the dog has allergies (no food allergies) and anxiety issues. This could be the reason for his eating habits, but I need to find a way to correct this issue. Any advice? *** Hi Rob Any of the things you mention could be the cause. But as I am not a Vet I don't want to comment in case I am wrong. Keep persisting and maybe try to mix the food up... or visa versa try giving him something that you know he likes, everday to see if that works. Another good tip is to give your dog puppy food. This can tend to help add the kilos. Regards Justin I have a similar situation. I have a 1yr and 8mo. old GSD who only ways 69 lbs. The vet tells me he should be weighing anywhere from 90-95lbs. It seems like he only eats every other day. He eliminates everyday as if he ate regularly. He eats some treats, but not all. He was given to me when he was six mo. old. He has always followed this crazy eating routine. I have tried everything (soft food, dry food, gravies, warming up his food, adding a raw egg, feeding him only at certain times and taking the food away….) I have tried everything I can think of. It is important to note that the dog has allergies (no food allergies) and anxiety issues. This could be the reason for his eating habits, but I need to find a way to correct this issue. Any advice?

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Hi Rob

Any of the things you mention could be the cause. But as I am not a Vet I don’t want to comment in case I am wrong. Keep persisting and maybe try to mix the food up… or visa versa try giving him something that you know he likes, everday to see if that works.

Another good tip is to give your dog puppy food. This can tend to help add the kilos.

Regards
Justin

]]> By: Erin http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/comment-page-1/#comment-7686 Erin Sun, 02 Sep 2007 15:09:57 +0000 http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/archives/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/#comment-7686 I have an 18 mo old Boxer that became anorexic. I believe the cause started psychological and then combined with physiological issues. She is finally eating a cooked diet using the protein/carb/vegetable ratio of the BARF diet (boneless meat only). However, I am having a hard time rebuilding her muscles. Is there anything I should be adding to her diet or some type of exercise regimen I should be doing to help with this? She is still too weak to go for walks longer than a couple of minutes and she can only play for about 5 minutes at a time. Any insight/help you can provide will be greatly appreciated! *** Hi Erin Just keep persisting. I have a friend who is now 73 years old who still goes to the gym. He started when he was about 50 and started because of his bad back. To start with he wanted to form the habit of going to the gym. Once going to the gym became a habit he then started to worry about what he was doing. So what does this have to do with your dog? Make exercise a habit and keep building. But make sure to work to your dogs ability. Regards Justin *** I have an 18 mo old Boxer that became anorexic. I believe the cause started psychological and then combined with physiological issues. She is finally eating a cooked diet using the protein/carb/vegetable ratio of the BARF diet (boneless meat only). However, I am having a hard time rebuilding her muscles. Is there anything I should be adding to her diet or some type of exercise regimen I should be doing to help with this? She is still too weak to go for walks longer than a couple of minutes and she can only play for about 5 minutes at a time.

Any insight/help you can provide will be greatly appreciated!

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Hi Erin

Just keep persisting.

I have a friend who is now 73 years old who still goes to the gym. He started when he was about 50 and started because of his bad back.

To start with he wanted to form the habit of going to the gym. Once going to the gym became a habit he then started to worry about what he was doing.

So what does this have to do with your dog? Make exercise a habit and keep building. But make sure to work to your dogs ability.

Regards
Justin
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]]> By: Monique http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/comment-page-1/#comment-7261 Monique Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:06:04 +0000 http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/archives/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/#comment-7261 I have been feeding my 5 year old bitch with kibbles but she just doesn't to have enough of it. And when I add more dogfood,I don't see her gain weight except for her tummy. Vets can't seemed to understand her condition, they always say she is just normal like any other dog. What do you think she is having? She's complete with annual shots. Tnx for having time in reading this. I have been feeding my 5 year old bitch with kibbles but she just doesn’t to have enough of it. And when I add more dogfood,I don’t see her gain weight except for her tummy. Vets can’t seemed to understand her condition, they always say she is just normal like any other dog. What do you think she is having? She’s complete with annual shots. Tnx for having time in reading this.

]]> By: Roberto Sánchez http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/comment-page-1/#comment-5867 Roberto Sánchez Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:42:25 +0000 http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/archives/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/#comment-5867 Justin: Thank you, it so kind of you to take the time to give me some advice. I thought my dog was extremely peculiar. I also found a great resoure at: http://cesarmillaninc.com/tips/foodphilosophy01.php Best regards Roberto Justin:
Thank you, it so kind of you to take the time to give me some advice. I thought my dog was extremely peculiar. I also found a great resoure at: http://cesarmillaninc.com/tips/foodphilosophy01.php

Best regards
Roberto

]]> By: Justin http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/comment-page-1/#comment-5846 Justin Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:23:51 +0000 http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/archives/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/#comment-5846 Hi Roberto, Lots of dogs are just like yours. I think the solution really depends upon you. Your dog will not starve. They will eat the food you put down, eventually. I think a lot of the time it is because we spoil our dogs by giving them cooked food. You could try cooking some food like a stew and then adding dog biscuits to it. Or just be tough and hold out on your dog. I am sure they will give in eventually. Regards Justin Hi Roberto,

Lots of dogs are just like yours. I think the solution really depends upon you. Your dog will not starve. They will eat the food you put down, eventually.

I think a lot of the time it is because we spoil our dogs by giving them cooked food.

You could try cooking some food like a stew and then adding dog biscuits to it. Or just be tough and hold out on your dog. I am sure they will give in eventually.

Regards
Justin

]]> By: Roberto Sánchez http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/comment-page-1/#comment-5842 Roberto Sánchez Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:56:26 +0000 http://dogtreatrecipes.com.au/dogblog/archives/2007/02/07/dog-anorexia/#comment-5842 My dog is eating less than required as you describe, that's why I found your site, are there more info resources? I suspect this is an attitude problem since the dog is good willing always to eat any food which is not dog food. Otherwise dog is wonderful, and obedient, I've tried several brans of premium food with no real result. Can someone give advice or orientation?, vets don't seem to pay attention on the issue and I find not much info around, but yours. Thanks and Best Regards My dog is eating less than required as you describe, that’s why I found your site, are there more info resources? I suspect this is an attitude problem since the dog is good willing always to eat any food which is not dog food. Otherwise dog is wonderful, and obedient, I’ve tried several brans of premium food with no real result. Can someone give advice or orientation?, vets don’t seem to pay attention on the issue and I find not much info around, but yours. Thanks and Best Regards

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