Help our dog won't eat....

[wildfan]

Well we have a male collie @17-18 months old he only wants to eat table scraps I don't care what that is all he wants....if we do not give him any he still doesn't eat his own food for 2-3 days I just washed him this am. He is extremely underweight he always was small @ 50lbs now I'd guess closer to 40. Passes blood after human food no matter how small....vet wasn't concerned awhile back it actually cleared up..now its back I'm guessing from all the straining from the extremely loose stool and lots of gas.

So if anyone has any ideas...please lmk.

Even (expensive) canned food which he loves causes loose stool.

This protester needs to EAT!

[Lady's Human]

A healthy dog will not starve itself.

He shouldn't be living on table scraps to begin with. Some here and there aren't necessarily a bad thing, but they are not a good diet for a dog.

Give him a clear choice. His food or nothing. Eventually he will eat.

The blood would seem to be something the vet should check out. I'd be looking for a new vet to boot.

[wildfan]

When I'm talking table scraps its more like licking the dishes and what the kids don't finish....not much.

blood problem...stated was just an minor infection in lower bowels since it was bright red...had some anti-biotics....cleared up like i said before only seems to happen after human food. We tried mixing a little tuna with his food well this happened again. from the straining.

anyone know where i can get good Probiotics for dogs or anyone had any experience with what works.

[Karen]

Don't even let him lick the plates, as he may have food allergies that are causing the loose bowels, etc.

Buy a good lamb-and rice (usully safe for dogs with allergies) food, and make sure no one is giving him treats during the day, either. You've got to break this bad habit. He will start to eat, when his own food is ALL there is available to him. Eventually, when he's back eating normally, you could reintroduce treats and tidbits now and then, but be very careful what's in them, and watch for abnormal poop - that's a sign!

[angelchampy]

Don't even let him lick the plates, as he may have food allergies that are causing the loose bowels, etc.

Buy a good lamb-and rice (usully safe for dogs with allergies) food, and make sure no one is giving him treats during the day, either. You've got to break this bad habit. He will start to eat, when his own food is ALL there is available to him. Eventually, when he's back eating normally, you could reintroduce treats and tidbits now and then, but be very careful what's in them, and watch for abnormal poop - that's a sign!

I didn't think of that but Karen's right. It may very well be a food allergy. My friend's dog can't eat anything but duck! Not even lamb and rice. Unfortunately, it took many allergy tests to find out and alot of money, but she's got a reason now and she's correcting it. I would try lamb and rice also to start. Let us know how you make out. ]

[crow_noir]

I've had good luck with NOW brand Probiotic Defense. It's a human product i got for myself at the health food store. All the doggy probiotics I've tried have given my dogs the runs. The NOW worked great for me so i decided it was worth a try. Works great when ever the dogs got sick!

It does sound like your dog has a way more serious problem going on! I agree with getting a second opinion.

When I'm talking table scraps its more like licking the dishes and what the kids don't finish....not much.

blood problem...stated was just an minor infection in lower bowels since it was bright red...had some anti-biotics....cleared up like i said before only seems to happen after human food. We tried mixing a little tuna with his food well this happened again. from the straining.

anyone know where i can get good Probiotics for dogs or anyone had any experience with what works.

[wildfan]

his blood, stool, etc. was tested then all good. bill $197 to say he's good.

He has always been somewhat of a lite eater...we moved from New Mexico to Maryland in Feb. he was used to daily runs and a dog park and a small yard. Now apt. ANGRY DOGS all around and just last week a dog park opened in Rockville...so I was hoping he would perk up a bit...he came from North Carolina so I would assume that this climate would be more to his genes. Not DRY,HOT,DESOLATE,DIRT,ROCK that we lived in for @16 months.

[Karen]

Glad the dog park is open! And it's good to know he's healthy. How's his eating going? Did you switch to a good, "short ingredient list" (easiest to identify allergies that way) food, and eliminate all other food sources, like scraps and snacks?