Frank Guerrero wrote 03/30/2006 10:10 AM Puppy not eating #102610 - 03/30/2006 10:10 AM
Frank Guerrero Webboard User Reg: 03-20-2006 Posts: 3 Loc: Offline	Hello, I recently brought my puppy (GSD) home from the breeder and he was being fed Diamond chicken flavor puppy food. I researched the brand and found that some dogs in the east coast died from it. I looked at Ed's website and it recommends natural dog food, ie. INNOVA. So i purchased a bag and i am gradually switching foods. My puppy though is not eating either!, Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do? Or does anyone know of a natural dog food with better taste? Thank you
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Connie Sutherland wrote 03/30/2006 11:27 AM Re: Puppy not eating [Re: Frank Guerrero ] #102611 - 03/30/2006 11:27 AM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Hello, I recently brought my puppy (GSD) home from the breeder and he was being fed Diamond chicken flavor puppy food. I researched the brand and found that some dogs in the east coast died from it. I looked at Ed's website and it recommends natural dog food, ie. INNOVA. So i purchased a bag and i am gradually switching foods. My puppy though is not eating either!, Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do? Or does anyone know of a natural dog food with better taste? Thank you I would take him to the vet first. Not eating, sleeping, and pooping (all comfortably) are all vet-call issues, as much as an injury is. Is he drinking? You'll want that info too when you call. Then, IMO, if he's A-OK and just not hungry yet, I'd add something yummy to the food you have chosen, like a little bit of your dinner meat mixed through. I really would call the vet, though, first, if he is actually not eating.
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Frank Guerrero wrote 03/30/2006 11:38 AM Re: Puppy not eating [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #102612 - 03/30/2006 11:38 AM
Frank Guerrero Webboard User Reg: 03-20-2006 Posts: 3 Loc: Offline	Thank you, I did take him to the vet. He got a good bill of health. I am wondering if there is adjusting time since pulled away from his environment, I put some chinken broth in a container and wa spouring some in his food, didn't owrk very well. I wonder if the INNOVA food is too much for him. So do you know if there is a adjusting period and/or should I feed him three times instead of two. also would you leave the food in his crate?
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Tina Berry wrote 03/30/2006 11:53 AM Re: Puppy not eating [Re: Frank Guerrero ] #102613 - 03/30/2006 11:53 AM
Tina Berry Webboard User Reg: 01-20-2006 Posts: 61 Loc: WA Offline	Couple of things could be happening: a)adjusting to new home b)doesn't like the food - have you considering going to an all raw diet? If not, try adding some fresh raw meat to his kibble, hamburger or cut up chicken - and no, it is not advised to let your puppy free feed. After 20 minutes, pick up remaining food. Good luck.
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Frank Guerrero wrote 03/30/2006 12:03 PM Re: Puppy not eating [Re: Tina Berry ] #102614 - 03/30/2006 12:03 PM
Frank Guerrero Webboard User Reg: 03-20-2006 Posts: 3 Loc: Offline	Great, the raw meat idea sounds good second person that tells me that! Thanks for the ideas... Frank <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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wendylodge wrote 03/31/2006 12:40 AM Re: Puppy not eating [Re: Frank Guerrero ] #102615 - 03/31/2006 12:40 AM
wendylodge Webboard User Reg: 02-27-2006 Posts: 9 Loc: San Diego, California Offline	My puppy is also on Innova. When I swiched I started off slow, but with in 3 days she was completely switched, and had firm stools the whole time. I mix her Innova with raw turkey from the grocery store, and warm water, and she gobbles it down. My puppy also eats in her crate so there are no distractions. However if she hasnt eaten it all with in 20 min. what is left over goes in the trash. And I wash her dish in hot soppy water. BTW I have an Aussie not a German Shephard. Wendy Lodge Aussie Owned
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Rashmi Kumar wrote 03/31/2006 09:49 AM Re: Puppy not eating [Re: Frank Guerrero ] #102616 - 03/31/2006 09:49 AM
Rashmi Kumar Webboard User Reg: 04-23-2005 Posts: 268 Loc: NYC Offline	Frank, I agree with others on RAW. But be careful with RAW, you have to provide a complete balance meal. Ed talks about it. try to get this DVD Puppy- 8 WEEKS TO 8 MONTHS. Few people feed DRY FOOD mixed with 1/4 or 1/2 of RAW. Well my guy is a big eater. So can't take his example. But lately I feed him about 2 cups of WELLNESS with about 1/2-1.00 LB of lamb/ chicken/ meaty bones. As you have a puppy... I know WELLENESS WORKED GREAT WITH MY DOG DURING THE CHANGE OF HOUSE HOLD. Try mixing WELLNESS(IF YOU BUY IT) WITH SOME LAMB/ CHICKEN/ EGG. I am sure he will eat. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Give him lots of water though. Rashmi
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Sam Trinh wrote 03/31/2006 10:06 AM Re: Puppy not eating [Re: Tina Berry ] #102617 - 03/31/2006 10:06 AM
Sam Trinh Webboard User Reg: 04-03-2005 Posts: 25 Loc: Offline	there are many opinions on feeding, but I would not add raw meat to kibble, as it takes kibble longer to digest than raw meat and the bacteria on the meat may sit in the dog too long and cause complications (my understanding from leerburg and other sources) If the dog just doensn't like his kibble, some cooked meat may be ok to add. Hamburger grease as a dressing, or olive oil, gets my dog to eat her veggies -- she also loves salmon oil as well. The main thing, though, is that it is probably more advisable to feed kibble and raw combinations at different meals.
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Connie Sutherland wrote 03/31/2006 10:52 AM Re: Puppy not eating [Re: Sam Trinh ] #102618 - 03/31/2006 10:52 AM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: there are many opinions on feeding, but I would not add raw meat to kibble, as it takes kibble longer to digest than raw meat and the bacteria on the meat may sit in the dog too long and cause complications (my understanding from leerburg and other sources) .... I'm sorry if it sounded as if I suggested that.....when I said "your dinner meat" I meant leftovers (cooked). I have never read anything to debunk the explanation above of why *not* to feed raw and kibble in the same meal, and have in fact read many authoritative vet sites agreeing with it.
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Sam Trinh wrote 03/31/2006 12:19 PM Re: Puppy not eating [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #102619 - 03/31/2006 12:19 PM
Sam Trinh Webboard User Reg: 04-03-2005 Posts: 25 Loc: Offline	i was responding to Tina this time, not you Connie <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I read the thing about not feeding raw meat and kibble in a few places and can make some sense of it; however, I know people who do it and have not had problems. I just play on the safe side and don't.
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