So I have an issue.
For a while I've noticed Sam only eats every two to three days, and only if I mixed his food with water. He'll go for the cat's food, but almost NEVER his own, even if it's readily available. I've tried moving his feeding location, what he eats from (regular bowl, raised bowl, on hardwood, on carpet, from a toy, in his crate etc.) but he'll flat out refuse it for several days. I've also tried switching his food but he'll just not eat unless it's one specific type of food (Now! Small breed formula or any kind of raw, which he'd be on 24/7 if I had the time, space, and money for it).
I've figured he's just picky but I'm starting to get the feeling that there might be an underlying health issue that I never noticed before. Im just wondering what? I've noticed that he used to be very active in the house but now he's content to sleep most of the day, which could just be that as he's matured he's developed more of an off-switch. He also can't chew bigger pieces of food, so I'm wondering if there's something wrong with his teeth?
I'll probably take him in for a check up. Is there anything I should be asking them to look for? I know thyroid levels can affect many things. Could this be one of them?
For the time being, is there anything I can do to get him to eat? He was shaking a bit this morning and I'm guessing that's low blood sugar/pressure. Is there anything I can give him?
Just looking for some insight. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!
(And yes, I will take him to the vet asap, they're closed today and e-vets are expensive, but if that's what he needs I'll take him there)
For a while I've noticed Sam only eats every two to three days, and only if I mixed his food with water. He'll go for the cat's food, but almost NEVER his own, even if it's readily available. I've tried moving his feeding location, what he eats from (regular bowl, raised bowl, on hardwood, on carpet, from a toy, in his crate etc.) but he'll flat out refuse it for several days. I've also tried switching his food but he'll just not eat unless it's one specific type of food (Now! Small breed formula or any kind of raw, which he'd be on 24/7 if I had the time, space, and money for it).
I've figured he's just picky but I'm starting to get the feeling that there might be an underlying health issue that I never noticed before. Im just wondering what? I've noticed that he used to be very active in the house but now he's content to sleep most of the day, which could just be that as he's matured he's developed more of an off-switch. He also can't chew bigger pieces of food, so I'm wondering if there's something wrong with his teeth?
I'll probably take him in for a check up. Is there anything I should be asking them to look for? I know thyroid levels can affect many things. Could this be one of them?
For the time being, is there anything I can do to get him to eat? He was shaking a bit this morning and I'm guessing that's low blood sugar/pressure. Is there anything I can give him?
Just looking for some insight. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!
(And yes, I will take him to the vet asap, they're closed today and e-vets are expensive, but if that's what he needs I'll take him there)
