Mark Marples Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Ok i know im paranoid but...... Blaze isnt eating he has bot eaten for 2 days and this morning has eaten grass and been sick his poo was a little runny but hes still happy to walk ect my gut feeling its just a change in the water and that hes not hungry any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 If he is being sick also I would take a trip to the vets especially as he hasn't eaten for a couple of days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 is he acting lethargic? does his gum look pale? if yes I'd vote for taking him to the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazeediamonds Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Ok i know im paranoid but...... Hi Mark now I'm a little paranoid. Our dog's are on the same food. I was at a friend's yesterday and Eskie awoke trying to vomit. Thankfully he didn't. I put it down to alll the excitement and playing. Eskie isn't off his food quite the opposite he wolf's it dow. Please let me know how you get on and I hope it is nothing serious. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*jax* Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Elka is off her food at the moment and not eating as much. She is healthy as a horse though so I'm thinking of changing her food see if she's just bored of her usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Marples Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 hes full of energy and has been playing in the garden fine hes only missed breakfast and dinner yesterday and brecky this morning (we havent started to change his food yet, as we are using up what we have left) , although he did have a couple of treats yesterday fine, hes drinking fine if hes doesnt eat he tea ill take him into the vets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazeediamonds Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 hes full of energy and has been playing in the garden fine hes only missed breakfast and dinner yesterday and brecky this morning (we havent started to change his food yet, as we are using up what we have left) , although he did have a couple of treats yesterday fine, hes drinking fine if hes doesnt eat he tea ill take him into the vets Mark you do you know that you have to Introduce new food slowly with his old food. only saying in case you didnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Marples Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Yes thanks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juno Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Have there been any changes to your schedule lately? For example, has he been to the dog park, have you been away from the house a lot more over the past few days or anything like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Marples Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 We have only had him a week from rescuing him so everything is new and extra for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Ah, a couple of things stand out to me here. He's a new rescue and, as you said, everything is new to him now. Other than the occasional dog who grazes "just because" dogs will often eat grass because it will cause them to upchuck. It's an indication that they have an upset tummy. A few things to look for here - as long as he continues to appear hale and heart - was he eating everything you were feeding him and were his stools acceptable. He may have just been overeating and is now "taking a break from food" which is all too common to the breed. The overeating would have caused above average stomach acid which he now needs to get rid of - no big deal. I would watch and see if there's anything I was doing that might be causing him any stress - everything is new and different so the common stuff (to you) may not be all that common to him. There might be a cause for nervousness there - you can see him, I can't. A trip to the vet for a Husky who stops eating is usually an unnecessary expense ... it's all too normal and as long as he's otherwise generally in good health I'd not be too worried until it hits three to four days or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juno Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 What food are you feeding him? It may be that he can't tolerate it very well. Also, it is very possible that he's just slightly stressed due to the new environment. I've found that huskies are more of a sensitive breed (though stubborn so they don't act like they are), so they tend to be a little different before finally settling in to a new home. As long as he's drinking though, I wouldn't worry because boycotting food is pretty common with huskies. My female didn't eat for days after we had to return a previous husky she had made friends with, but she started eating once we got her another friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Marples Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Ok panic over, i told you i was paranoid!! Hes just eaten a full meal and had a normal firm poo thanks for all the good advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazeediamonds Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I'm so glad he is ok. Let me know how you get on with the Eden. I have just started adding a bit of rice to it just go make him feel fuller like you suggested. It seems to be working. It's also making him eat slower as well. Although I would like his poo a little firmer just tk make it easier to pick up especial when out walking. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Marples Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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