Experience of anorexic dog? Anyone?

[Arimara]

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I didn't think we would see this again - home at last, out enjoying the garden.

That's great news. Congrats to Pup's steadier health. :mrgreen:

 

[lenarenee]

So very happy for you both! I know how it feels!

 

[dibbles]

So happy to see him home.

 

[Cindy2428]

I think the only family member who is happier than you for him to be home is Buster! Hopefully he will continue to gain some weight and all members of the family will find some peace. Truly wonderful Sonya :clap::clap: (1 for you and 1 for Buster)

 

[dixiedragon]

YAY!!! So happy for you! (cute widdle smush face!)

 

[navigator9]

Oh, he looks goooood! And happy to be home. Yay!

 

[Guspuppy]

He DOES look good! YAY! Hopefully it's all good from here on out for you all.

 

[newbie]

Wow! What a great turn around. I'm sure he will pick up speed now that he's home and in his comfort zone. When my dog was hospitalized recently, she didn't eat for almost 4 days but once she was home, she was happy to eat and be in her regular routine. Go, Buster!

 

[TeresaT]

Wonderful news! So happy for you all. Buster looks great!!

 

[Sonya-m]

Thank you to everyone for the support you all offered over the last two, awful weeks. He's doing really well, he's not resisting to much to the meds and he's had 3 meals today - two of them had some of the new prescription food in it which he seemed to like. He won't entertain the wet version but we ordered the dry last night for next day delivery and he seems ok with it. Slowly plan to introduce more of it bit by bit to the rice and chicken he's currently eating. He's back in two weeks for tests to see how things are going but I can already see a difference in the last 24 hours.

I was supposed to be going to Spain for two weeks tomorrow but had to cancel which sucks but given the choice of having my Buster healthy but never having a holiday again, I know what I'd choose.

 

[Sonya-m]

Skinnier than he should be and covered in shaved patches from all the tests and iv tubes but happy to be home on his sofa.

 

[MySoapyHeart]

Aaaw, look at that poor thing... (still cute though!)
Happy that he is finally back home after that ordeal for both of you.

 

[TeresaT]

I'm diggin' his purple arm band!! I'm glad he's had a good turn around. Sorry about your holiday, maybe another year...

 

[Sonya-m]

Had a bad start this morning - he wouldn't eat his prescription food and the chicken I gave him instead came straight back up. This afternoon was slightly better but gave up on the prescription food for now - I think it's too much for his tummy at the moment so chicken and rice little and often for now - he's kept two small meals down.

 

[lenarenee]

Are dogs similar to cats in regards to changing foods gradually? I was taught to introduce foods slowly - sometimes just a spoonful mixed in with regular food - to help reduce any digestive upset.

Plus, the Rx food - If its the recovery food, high in fat and calories - it's prone to causing digestive issues because it's so rich. A little goes a long way. My cat would get diarrhea from it - even 2 days after her last recovery meal. Just FYI.

Wondering if he's developing food sensitivities or even allergies. Just because it's a Rx food, doesn't mean its made with the most wholesome ingredients.

 

[Rusti]

Are dogs similar to cats in regards to changing foods gradually? I was taught to introduce foods slowly - sometimes just a spoonful mixed in with regular food - to help reduce any digestive upset.

Yes, this is true for dogs as it is for cats. Sudden, drastic changes in diet can cause stomach upset for sure. The most gentle sort of food for upset canine tummies is boiled or steamed chicken or super lean ground beef and rice.

 

[jules92207]

I'm so happy to read he is improving. Good thoughts and prayers you all continue to move forward in recovery!

 

[Dahila]

I am happy he is doing better, I am hoping for full recovery. I had so many dogs, with different diseases, some of them cut their life too short. Everyone of them was on food I cooked, I cooked the same as for my children, Nutritious full meals, no spices at all salt is in meat so not salt added. They always enjoyed veggies and fruit, When you know which you can give it, it certain situation. The dog will fight with disease. I think you need to watch his potassium levels.........It is difficult to do it, but it can be done. My friend kept his dog for years with kidney failure........ it took a lot of work for the family but the dog was living happy long life . Sonya do post, and do not despair, his stomach is probably smaller now and extra sensitive It is going to get better.

 

[Sonya-m]

Are dogs similar to cats in regards to changing foods gradually? I was taught to introduce foods slowly - sometimes just a spoonful mixed in with regular food - to help reduce any digestive upset.

Plus, the Rx food - If its the recovery food, high in fat and calories - it's prone to causing digestive issues because it's so rich. A little goes a long way. My cat would get diarrhea from it - even 2 days after her last recovery meal. Just FYI.

Wondering if he's developing food sensitivities or even allergies. Just because it's a Rx food, doesn't mean its made with the most wholesome ingredients.

Yeah I added a small amount to his chicken and rice on Saturday in two of his meals and he ate that but then yesterday he was sick. I wonder if it was too soon to try? It's a gastrointestinal prescription food that's low in fat because of the pancreatitis - the high fat renal diet probably caused the pancreatitis.

I have a new problem now in that he will not drink out of his water bowl in the house. He has one outside he will drink from but he obviously can't be outside all the time.

I'm exhausted and not sleeping or eating well myself - I know this is stupid and only serves to make me feel worse so I intend to force some healthy food down me today.

I was going to pop out to a friends for a couple of hours but now he's not drinking I don't think I can.

 

[Saponista]

Oh Sonya, you need to eat or you will feel more depressed and sad. Try making the water seem more appealing. Could you put it in a pint glass or a glass bowl so it looks fresh and clean. Has something dropped in his bowl or does it smell like washing up liquid or something? He may be more sensitive to smells now he's been poorly. Try putting it far away from his food too, maybe even in a different room. If you can get him to drink today, I think you should go out for a bit and try and eat some food with your friend. It will make you feel so much better xxxx