Q. Will wine, feed him eats little portions, will wine some more, may eat a little more drinks alot.

ANSWER : A. As another user mentioned, dogs can eat grass when they want to vomit. Sometimes, when a dog has an upset tummy, they will eat grass. If you notice your dog eating grass frantically, you can assume vomiting will shortly follow. Grass does not digest and pass normally. If your dog eats too much grass, it can cause serious issues with pooping. Your dogs poop can end up all tangled inside of her, and it can need veterinary assistance to remove it. The same goes for celery, so avoid feeding celery to your dog.

The other day my boyfriend accidentally left the laundry room door open where we were keeping the trash that was filled with cooked chicken bones. She ate one of the chicken bones lightning fast. We had to induce vomiting by feeding her some hydrogen peroxide. After we had fed her the peroxide, she immediately began frantically eating grass because her tummy was upset.

If there is something lacking in your dogs diet, it could be that your dog is eating grass to make up for it. I am sure that my dogs diet is extremely well balanced (I do not only feed her an air-dried raw food-type diet (Ziwipeak), but a wide variety of safe, healthy foods), so when she eats grass, I know that it is because she has an upset tummy.

That is why I think it is important making sure your dog has a very well balanced diet. If your dog is on a low quality kibble, your dog may be trying to let you know by eating grass (or eating poop).

ANSWER : A. It is possible that your dog is just not satisfied with his current food, or may be a picky eater. There are several things you can try to encourage your dog to eat.

The first step is to remove any additional treats or people food that may be more enticing to your dog than his own meal. If you feel you must give him some form of treat, be sure to place them directly in his food bowl and mixed with his regular diet. This allows him to get some snacks while also “forcing” him to try out his current meal to get the reward.

Enticing your dog to try his food by adding a pet-safe gravy or even a few treats of plain boiled chicken mixed in can help. Be sure to mix the foods thoroughly so he must explore his own food before getting the treat.

Some small breed dogs may also have a hard time with certain bowls and their collars. If there is a metal name tag on the collar and a metal bowl, the clinking sound can sometimes scare off dogs and make them not want to eat from their bowl. Using a bowl of a different material, or removing the collar prior to a meal may help with this issue.

Your dog may also just not be into his current food and may like another variety better. You can try a new variety by gradually switching over a period of 7-9 days, slowly adding in more new food and removing old until it is switched. This change may encourage him to try out meals again, and the slow changeover will allow his body to adjust to the new diet without digestive upset.

ANSWER : A. If your dog is feeling a bit sad while you are away and is refusing to eat, your pet sitter may try some things such as adding in boiled chicken or turkey to meals to encourage eating. A pet-safe gravy may also entice your dog to eat as well while you are gone. Your pet sitter may also want to offer smaller meals more often throughout the day to give your dog more chances to try and eat when she is feeling more comfortable and a little less sad. A game of fetch or playing together may also get your dog’s appetite going and help her to feel more comfortable eating around your pet sitter.

If your dog is showing any other signs of illness in addition to the refusal to eat (beyond normal missing an owner), then it is always a good idea to keep an eye out and contact a veterinarian as needed.

ANSWER : A. It is never stubbornness. Dogs are not stubborn, they can’t be. Dogs do not generalize well, and dogs display fearful behavior that appears to be stubbornness. Absolutely NEVER force this dog to walk outside when he is uncomfortable with doing so.. the more you force him to do it, opposition reflex – the more he will resist. The more he resists and is forced into it, the less he learns about being comfortable, and the more he becomes fearful of you and of the situation.

What you can do is carry extremely high value treats outside with you. Things like cooked white meat chicken, cooked fish, turkey pepperoni, turkey bacon, diced ham, mozzarella cheese sticks – all cut up into tiny little pea-sized pieces. You can also use peanut butter in a squeeze tube. First, put on the leash indoors and begin feeding him the treats. Help him make positive associations with having the leash put on. Then, take the leash off, and start over in 10min. Put the leash on, feed treats, walk to the door, open the door, feed treats, close door, take off leash. Start over in 10min. Put on leash, feed treats, go to door, feed treats, open door, feed treats, go outside, feed tons of treats and praise. Keep Titus in his comfort zone. If he doesn’t want to go far, just feed him tons of treats where he IS comfortable going. Make sure everything is calm/happy/positive. I bet in a week of doing this, he will be happy with walk further and further all of the time. If ever he is uncomfortable, feed him lots of treats for being a brave boy, and then turn around and go back home. It’s all about keeping him in his comfort zone.. it’s all about remaining within his threshold and never forcing him to feed uncomfortable.

This is very common for puppies. The world is scary! It’s brand new to them, and it’s up to you to make their interactions and discoveries positive, happy, calm, and to never force them into anything.

ANSWER : A. If you are feeding one or two larger meals during the day, it may help to increase the frequency (if possible) to several more small meals throughout the day. This will help limit the amount he is eating at once, and may help prevent him from overloading his stomach. If he is regurgitating mostly in the mornings, it may be that he is going too long between his last dinner meal and breakfast, and feeding a small biscuit last thing before bed or first thing in the morning might help to settle his stomach some before eating a meal. If the regurgitation continues even with changing some of his eating habits, then consulting with a veterinarian and looking for any physical issues causing the regurgitation may help.

ANSWER : A. Since he is an older pet, an exam by your veterinarian is recommended. Blood work (CBC, chemistry panel, thyroid panel, urinalysis) should be done to assess major organ function. Lab work may diagnose kidney disease or infection.

ANSWER : A. Overeating may have caused some digestive upset, which is causing him to not eat, however overeating may also cause a serious condition called bloat. Bloat symptoms include a large bloated abdomen that may be painful to the touch, labored breathing or panting, attempting to vomit or defecate without success, refusal to eat, and pale or blue tongue and gums. If you see these signs, then immediate veterinary care is needed. If your dog seems otherwise fine except for not eating, you can try to entice him to eat and settle minor upset stomachs with a meal of boiled rice and chicken, however if he has not eaten in over 48 hours it is best to seek veterinary care as a more serious problem could be underlying.

ANSWER : A. If it has been this way for a long time and your dog seems otherwise healthy (eating, active), he/she may be getting water from other sources, such as wet food, outside, or the toilet. I would try to identify other sources they could be getting it from first. If the dog is truly not drinking or not getting moisture from wet food or other sources, he/she may need to be examined by a veterinarian.
It is more concerning if a dog suddenly stops drinking, especially if he/she also stops eating. This can be a starting sign of almost any illness and definitely warrants veterinary attention. If the dog is still drinking some, and still eating and active, there may be a less serious reason for the change. For instance, cooler temperatures, food changes, and decreased activity can cause decreased water intake.