Why isn't Charlie finishing his food?

[Samantha & Charlie]

Charlie (4.5 months) has really lost his appetite....

 

It started yesterday morning and he left a tiny amount of kibble in his bowl

 

Today, I try feeding him 1.25 cups of Fromm Puppy Gold at 7:30am and he only had a few bites. I ended up throwing most of the food away because I put it under water and it would just get gross.

 

So I try feeding him at 10:15am. This time I added a little bit of pumpkin and water. He still only has a few bites. What the heck?

 

He did have major diarrhea this morning after I fed him the first time. So I thought maybe he just had an upset tummy and didn't want to eat?

 

I took him to the vet yesterday for several things (including getting checked for a UTI) and nothing was wrong. He is also acting tired today (he's been super tired since he got back from a new daycare facility 2 days ago...another reason why I took him to the vet).

[Linda And Loo]

If he had diarrhea do not worry about feeding him regular food. Give him time for his system to calm down. He can go 24 hours without solids. Make sure he has water. Then after 12 to 24 hrs, I start my dogs back on a white diet, white rice, boiled chicken, yogurt and cottage cheese. Use any combination of those choices. I have never used pumpkin but from what I have read from folks on Doodle Kisses, it also works for loose stools. Puppies digestive systems are very sensitive and it does not take much to miss them up. If it does not clear up or show improvement after 48 hrs, I give the Vet a call and take a stool sample in! Good luck!

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Great advice! Just to be clear on the pumpkin....NOT the canned pumpkin pie mix!

[Linda And Loo]

Samantha, I was just wondering how Charlie is doing? Is he showing any improvement? Does he still have diarrhea ?

[Samantha & Charlie]

I've been running around all day with Charlie's first swim lesson and dropping him off for a play date with another dog that I haven't looked at these messages. I wish I had because I did give him dinner because of all the energy he used at his swim lesson. I guess tomorrow morning he will be okay to go without breakfast? He has had diarrhea all day. And I'm sure with him being in the pool, that didn't help with the issue. But I mix in pumpkin to his food (ever since I got him I have done that) but it's not really helping right now.

 

I took him to the vet yesterday because he didn't seem to be acting normal (he was pretty lethargic and had heavy panting - I thought it was something that I had happened at daycareon Thursday). But the vet determined he probably had a bad reaction to a treat I gave him (Sams Yams Sweet Potato chips). He never had it before but once he did, he started acting funny.

 

I also gave him a dewormer a few days ago because I found worms in his stool several days ago. So I bet with the new treats, dewormer, and pool water, his tummy is not doing good. I feel awful for him.

 

Stupid question but since I'm not a cook...when you say boiled chicken, do I just cook it like usual? Sorry that is such an ignorant question but is there a good recipe you can provide on how to properly prepare the chicken?

[Linda And Loo]

I just put a chicken breast in a pot of water and bring it to a boil and then turn the temp down and let it simmer until it is done. I do not give my dogs the skin since it is a little more greasy and I figure you need to keep it as bland as you can. Make sure it is cool or cold before you give it to Charlie. I am not great in the kitchen but even I can handle boiled chicken so I am pretty sure you can manage this kitchen task! No seasoning is needed! Hang in there!