My Dobe seems to be off his food since I started him on Dasuquin. Anybody else have this problem? Any suggestions on how to handle it? Thanks!
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No, we didn't have that problem. However, MSM can cause some tummy upset. If you are giving the Dasaquin 2 times per day, decrease to once per day. If you're giving it once a day, try breaking the pill in 1/2. Sometimes it can take a little time for adjustment.
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I have been giving Dasuquin to by Australian Shepherd for several years with no problem like this. He weighs 55lb. and I give him one and a half each day. Stop giving him any Dasuquin for a few days and start it over when his eating returns. If your dog is one who "eats all his food at once" give him the food first, then the Dasuquin right afterward.
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I have been giving Dasuquin to my Golden Retriever for a few years now with no change in his appetite. I have not heard of anybody having this problem so maybe there is something else going on.
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First, check the dosage and make sure it is correct for his weight. I'm giving Dasuquin to my 'almost' 12 year old Irish Setter. She started with 2 per day (1 in the a.m. & 1 in the p.m.) and is down to just 1 in the a.m. She has always had a sensitive stomach and takes Acidophilus (not a Rx) along with the Dasuquin. I also give all my Irish yogurt every a.m. It's possible the lactobacilius acidophilus would be helpful. This product has not seemed to bother my older girl.
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JF my active, playful 7 year old Bichon-poo just went blind suddenly (SARDs) 3 days ago - would be interested to know what else you've found that your dog enjoys. Just found a treat-ball that got her "snorty" trying to get the treats out. It makes noise when it rolls while the treats are in there. PetCo had a stuffed duck that quacks when you squeeze it, and keeps squeaking for a bit of time. Made me smile to see her find it. :)
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I have a yellow lab nine years Old and a mini Schnauzer that is ten years old and I have been giving both maintenance Consequin as a precaution. My lab loves to go into the river to retrieve his tennis ball and run back up a 40 foot embankment and I noticed he was developing a slight limp. I started giving him the Consequin DS and so far it has gone away. I started with the maximum and then back to the maintenance level. So far so good. As he gets older I will probably switch back to giving him the maximum. You have a small well bred dog that probably does not need to take Consequin yet, unless you detect a problem. You might consult your vet.
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I agree with the post from D. Cohen. The food is so healthy that they don't need to eat as much. I have two little dogs (under 20 lbs) and they only get 1/4 cup two times a day. Their coats are shiny and they look healthy so it pleases me. Just my opinion but I have read some mixed reviews on the raw food diet so please do a little more research on that. Good luck! and I promise Orijen is worth every penny!!!!!!
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I include the DGP pills in Willie's treat bowl along with cut up apples and carrots and add a dab of peanut butter on top of the pills. I would think adding them to moist dog food would work just fine. I always check to make sure he has taken the pills. They actually smell good - so never have had him spit them out.
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Try looking up the Kyjen website for a video or direct help. I'd suggest the spiral bowl to make it easier for you to add the food (or clean up!) and still challenge your pup.
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Today I gave my Shi Tzhu a home clipping and was shocked at how fat he got -- he's now 20lbs. How did this happen? What a dope I was. I've been giving him three dental chews a day for months now. Of course he gained four lbs or so. Will cut back to one daily.
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It sounds like your kibble is too big. There are 4 little rubbery prongs inside each half at the dispensing hole. You can trim them so that the larger kibble comes out more easily.
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Dogs do get tired of, or sensitive to having the same protein all the time; try switching to the rabbit, venison, chicken or surf n turf. Also I would hydrate the beef patties now, they are hard as rocks and never used to be so it might be a texture or tooth issue. Also you can try the other excellent Canadian product; brand name starts with "O".
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It's been about two months now and Bonny and Clyde are doing much better. I took it really slow switching their food types..they were already having skin issues so I didn't want to shock their system. I think they will always have issues with grass but their hair and skin are looking much better. They do seem to be eating less too..which is always a good thing.
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I've done quite a bit of research on the best chow for dubias and everywhere I look I read the same thing: Do not buy chicken feed that is medicated. Did you end up mixing it into your super worm bedding? How did that work out?
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I'm so sorry to hear. I changed dogs diet after trying Science Diet, but was also feeding treats I have no idea if they were seizure cause. I just threw out everything I was feeding, began research and decided to go with Wellness. I also feed PetFresh for a moist food addition snacks I feed zuke's. I didn't take him to vet, can't afford all they will test for. Thought to self, switch diet and watch him. It's like a miracle, the change in him. I hope a switch in diet is the answer for your puppy. Have a peaceful day.
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Mine kept doing that over and over again and I was just about to send it back - I contacted the company and they offered me a label to ship it back to them so they could look at it - when we ended up changing our pet's food to a larger size kibble and now it seems to work pretty well. I think the error message means that it's getting jammed. That has happened to us a lot. It's better now, but it still won't feed on the program schedule, so we just press the buttons manually twice a day, which kind of defeats the purpose of the feeder. Not great quality.
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It made no difference in my one of my dogs who have that unfortunate habit.There are many things you can try such as small amounts of pineapple or natural canned pumpkin (no sugar or additives). You may also want to take your dog to the vet as coprophagia can be a symptom of something bigger. However, this product did help my dachshund with her IBS.
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Thanks so much! I have 3 cats, one of which is a classic binge/purge eater so I'm looking for a single solution for all of them. Sounds like this is it! Thank you again!
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We've been feeding our dogs TOTW wetlands formula. Recently, our 2 year old chihuahua has developed dark patches of skin on her belly that are itchy and flaky. She also scratches a lot. However, she was on TOTW probably a month or 2 before this started. The dogs really like the food, and it seems to keep them healthy and their coats are very shiny and soft. I am waiting to see if it is just Fall allergies (we live in a very bad area for pollen and other irritants) before trying another food.
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Recently, my 10 yr. old basset's arthritis has progressed so after a period of inertia, last evening or first arrising in the morning, she is unable to handle stairs. I'm going to try this or something like it and let you know how we work it out together.