Not Eating Much

[fay 75]

All my dogs won't eat most there feed so I changed it n use different soups ect to change it a bit nd they still only pic at it my bull mastiif would eat anyting but for him not to eat there is someting wrong any advice tanxs

[baw 4,360]

Give them a bit of chicken see if they'll eat it

[sandymere 8,263]

Bit more info may help..

 

How long they been off their feed?

Are they well in themselves?

Are they losing weight?

[baw 4,360]

I think they are just fussy sandy

[bornhunterharvey 113]

Thing is with dogs they get board of the same diet mate or say for instance if youve got a misses that gives um tip bits like left over meals. I just give the dogs a mixed diet one day dry next day raw , brown rice , brown bread , toms . Like baw said try some thing light chicken. Thats all the vet will advise you to do if there nothing wrong just off there food. But better to be safe than sorry get them to vets for a once over. That new strain of parvo's in town so would'nt risk just sat back and watch your dogs go down hill mate.

Edited January 28, 2014 by bornhunterharvey

[bornhunterharvey 113]

Good sign that will tell you your dogs not too good is its nose it should be wet not dry and gums nice and pink.

[brenna 365]

See if you can get your hands on a bottle of collovet its great tonic gives them good appetite its really for picky and fussy eaters if they sick or have an infection its real good to get them eating again atvb

[fay 75]

gave them small bits of chicken and they ate but there is not eating there dry food as much as they did il try that callovet and see there not skinny but don't like to see full pots of feed left

[sowhat 1,572]

http://www.easyanimal.co.uk/collovet-performance-stimulating-tonic.html

Collovet Performance Stimulating Tonic

Collovet is a performance stimulating tonic for all types of animals where physical fitness and performance are important. An established feed supplement used throughout the UK as an energy booster when animals are in a state of depression, stress or over-exertion.

Collovet Performance Stimulating Tonic Improved Formulation


* Added Vitamin B Complex (B1, B2, B6, B12) know to be important in regulating metabolism.
* NuShield natural antioxidants. Antioxidants are known to mop up free radicals.
* Palatable liquid easily administered with milk or water
* Available in 250ml or 1Ltr plastic bottles

Collovet Performance Stimulating Tonic Supplement Rates:


Simply add the required supplement rates to water, milk or feed:


•Horses & Cattle: 40ml per 250kg two or three times daily
•Foals & Calves: 10 to 20ml twice daily in milk
•Dogs: 2.5ml per 10kg two or three times daily
•Pigeons: up to 2 drops in the drinking water every other day


Do not exceed the supplement rate.

Collovet should be used for approx 5 – 10 days depending on speed of response
and signs of recovery.

Collovet contains caffeine. For performance animals discontinue at least 14 days prior to racing

 

 

Can't see where it says it gives your dog an appetite Brenna lol , but it should give them some get up & go

[gnipper 6,426]

Is it a new bag of food their not keen on? My old dog would eat a bowl of shit (literally) but one new bag of the usual brand and he wouldn't touch it?

Are all your dogs male and is there an in season bitch they can smell nearby?

[brenna 365]

Sowhat I've worked in greyhound kennels for years n years the oldtimers always gave it to sickly pups and fussy eaters it dif worked that's all I can tell you. Its says typhoo tea on the side of a bus it doesn't mean ur going get a cup of tea atvb

[sandymere 8,263]

I'd give em more exercise and less food.

[baw 4,360]

I'd give em more exercise and less food.

I was thinking the same mate. Sounds like they are basically not hungry. If you feed them in the morning, feed them at night instead but only half, they'll soon eat it.

[paulus 26]

skip feeding one day a week they will soon develop an appetite and or increase their exercise

[seanachiesaluki 11]

My Saluki bitch is a finicky eater. I feed her dry biscuit and mix through dinner scraps or pick up the discounted meat from the supermarket usually this encourages her to eat. The smaller the biscuit the better too. I have noticed though during and after her last few seasons that her eating habits change. Around 3 weeks before, during and after she starts eating for Scotland. She would eat the biscuit dry during this time. I take it this is her hormones telling her body to get ready for pregnancy as it soon stops and she goes back to normal afterwards as she's not been mated.