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Old 26-01-2012, 04:39 PM
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Re: Is butchers a bad food ?

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If hand feeding is the only way she will eat, then do it for the time being!

Having had a dog that we eventually lost to anorexia nervosa, I'm very much in the "feed what'll they will eat" camp when eating problems get bad, when it's gone beyond fussiness.

Riley ate pretty much steak, pouches of whiskas cat food, pedigree kibble, shortbread biscuits and chicken soup - now, I'm not suggesting for one moment you do the save with Clover, but what I'm trying to say is when things get this far, when all the usual tricks have been tried, where no medical problems are found and it's been going on for a period of time - then a can of Butchers certainly isn't going to harm!
Oh thank you. Reading that made me feel so much better. It's not fussiness with her. I've done all the leave it down for 20 mins annd take it up stuff.. she really wouldn't care if she didn't eat for days. Obviously I do. I'm cooking myself lamb tonight, in the hope clover will have some too. I feel bad cause maybe I've made her fussy... but then I remember even as an 8 week old pup she wouldn't eat much. It's just got worse as she's got older. Thanks again, that has really reassured me to try anything even if it's not good for her
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Old 28-01-2012, 04:32 PM
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Re: Is butchers a bad food ?

Clover is eating I saw a bag of James wellbeloved food for small breeds the other day, and decided to try it.

She has eaten it since Thursday She was a bit more wary tonight, but she did eat it. She looks sooo much better. I am so relieved I just hope she continues to eat it
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Old 28-01-2012, 04:53 PM
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Re: Is butchers a bad food ?

Izzie my oldest has always been a really funny eater, however we feed her 'Hi Life moist' either chicken or beef flavoured (alterate the bags) and she loves it! I mean she still grazes it because otherwise she probably wouldn't bother so we leave it down, but she eats it and enjoys it Poppy also loves it even though she should still be eating her puppy food lol, but if she can get to it then she'll eat it! Maybe give that a try? We buy it from asda. Good luck with finding something she likes.

Sorry didn't read your last comment! Glad to hear she seems to be eating I'll leave the post though just incase you want any other ideas just incase.
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Re: Is butchers a bad food ?

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Clover is eating I saw a bag of James wellbeloved food for small breeds the other day, and decided to try it.

She has eaten it since Thursday She was a bit more wary tonight, but she did eat it. She looks sooo much better. I am so relieved I just hope she continues to eat it
Thats fantastic news! Having just now read through the whole thread I wasn't optimistic for such a good ending. Thats great she is eating again

Perhaps she just got bored of the Ziwipeak? Perhaps a change of food/flavors regularly will keep her interested? James Wellbeloved do lots of different flavors, if she manages to finish the bag, why not get a different flavor to mix it up a bit? It just might be enough to keep her interested in food and to keep her eating. I mean, how boring must it be to eat the same old kibble or whatever for days/weeks/months on end? Perhps little variety could be the key here? Worth a try i feel

Good luck. I hope Clover continues to eat well for you x
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Re: Is butchers a bad food ?

Britches is the same mix as Clover and she adores her raw chicken wings and mince perhaps Clover may like a little raw now and then.
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