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rarrington · 12-29-2008, 08:14 PM

What can I do to get my 4 mths old to eat, she is just getting over pheumonia, has been on meds. Some days she will eat other days she will go all day and not eat. For instance she ate this morning at 7 am and has refused to eat since this am. I have tried several foods, she is currently on Royal Canin. Please help.

PrincessDiana · 12-29-2008, 08:19 PM

How long ago was she sick? It's possible that she still is not feeling well. Sometimes when I'm sick I don't eat for days. I would boil some chicken and rice in some chicken broth. That should be appetizing and will be easy on her digestive tract. You can't feed her this ALL the time, though. You'll need to slowly wean her back onto her regular food.

rarrington · 12-29-2008, 08:27 PM

she has been sick pretty much the entire time that I have had her, I got her when she was 10 weeks old, took her for her 1st shots and the trouble started. she is a minature weighs 2.2 lbs.

Ellie May · 12-30-2008, 08:19 AM

Have you tried canned food?

sharon11771 · 12-30-2008, 08:47 AM

Wow...do I feel your pain. When my Roobie was a baby I had the hardest time feeding her, and still do. SHe could care less about food. She is 5yo now. When she was a baby she had a hypoglycemic seizure, thank god I had nutracal. The vet told me to boil some ckn thighs w/ some angel hair pasta. She has been eating that since day one, with a bowl of hard food, Science Diet small bites that is always out. She'll nibble on it. I know they say soft food is bad for their teeth, but she WILL NOT EAT NOTHING. She is heathly, very active 6 lb pooch. She is'nt even interested n doggy bones. I finally discovered a treat, Freeze Dried Liver Treats. SHe will eat those. They are expensive. 10$ for a small container. Good luck with the food. Keep us posted.
Sharon & Roobie

amandawash · 12-30-2008, 11:47 AM

I would try a high quality canned food and try not to switch her too much. If she likes canned, keep her on it for a while until her health gets lined out then you can go to kibble if you want...

Try something like Nature's Variety or Natural Balance canned food.

It's a good thing she's not that small, you don't have to worry about hypoglycemia QUITE as much as if she was a tiny. Hopefully she will like some of that yummy canned food and get her appetite back!

12-29-2008, 08:14 PM	#1
rarrington YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: roopville, ga Posts: 3	4mth old yorkie not eating What can I do to get my 4 mths old to eat, she is just getting over pheumonia, has been on meds. Some days she will eat other days she will go all day and not eat. For instance she ate this morning at 7 am and has refused to eat since this am. I have tried several foods, she is currently on Royal Canin. Please help.

12-29-2008, 08:19 PM	#2
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	How long ago was she sick? It's possible that she still is not feeling well. Sometimes when I'm sick I don't eat for days. I would boil some chicken and rice in some chicken broth. That should be appetizing and will be easy on her digestive tract. You can't feed her this ALL the time, though. You'll need to slowly wean her back onto her regular food. __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

12-30-2008, 08:19 AM	#4
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Have you tried canned food? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

12-30-2008, 11:47 AM	#6
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	I would try a high quality canned food and try not to switch her too much. If she likes canned, keep her on it for a while until her health gets lined out then you can go to kibble if you want... Try something like Nature's Variety or Natural Balance canned food. It's a good thing she's not that small, you don't have to worry about hypoglycemia QUITE as much as if she was a tiny. Hopefully she will like some of that yummy canned food and get her appetite back! __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder

12-29-2008, 08:27 PM	#3
rarrington YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: roopville, ga Posts: 3	she has been sick pretty much the entire time that I have had her, I got her when she was 10 weeks old, took her for her 1st shots and the trouble started. she is a minature weighs 2.2 lbs.

12-30-2008, 08:47 AM	#5
sharon11771 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: lynnfield ma usa Posts: 3 Blog Entries: 1	Wow...do I feel your pain. When my Roobie was a baby I had the hardest time feeding her, and still do. SHe could care less about food. She is 5yo now. When she was a baby she had a hypoglycemic seizure, thank god I had nutracal. The vet told me to boil some ckn thighs w/ some angel hair pasta. She has been eating that since day one, with a bowl of hard food, Science Diet small bites that is always out. She'll nibble on it. I know they say soft food is bad for their teeth, but she WILL NOT EAT NOTHING. She is heathly, very active 6 lb pooch. She is'nt even interested n doggy bones. I finally discovered a treat, Freeze Dried Liver Treats. SHe will eat those. They are expensive. 10$ for a small container. Good luck with the food. Keep us posted. Sharon & Roobie