Picky Eater, Psuedo-pregnacy

[Andariel]

Hi hoping some one may have some advice or at least an idea of what might be going one with my 2yr old Siberian.

I am having alot trouble getting her to eat consistently, she weighs about 18kg and is very slim, vets don't seem concerned at her weight, but she certainly wouldn't want to loose any more. shes always been fussy and this is nothing new, but it seems to be getting worse, tried an array of foods, Royal canin, science diet, Nutrience, the list could go on all premium diets, Tried whole food, fresh meats, she's not ill she's had blood tests vet examination RE the situations, they just tell me theres nothing wrong ( after they take several hundred dollars of course)

tried the "if shes hungry she'll eat" approach she'll go 4 or 5 days with nothing and still be a hassel to feed...

it's nothing new, she has been difficult since the day i got her, but it's getting worse.

do you think i should worry?? tonight is the 4th day of no food, turned down dry food, cooked chicken breast raw chicken, egg, dieced beef bacon and a wet food mix!! (i don't normally have all that on offer, i am just a little worried atm she seems lethargic), she does get plenty of excerise too. shes approximatly the same size as most 6-7 mth pups i see!!

Has also developed the habbit of building a "nest" out of blankets in one of our walking robe will go up there and dig at the carpet for no apparent reason in the last week. She's not desexed. Bought her a plush toy today and she took it up to the wardrobe and sat on it in her blanket "nest", she'd usually destroy something like that, begining to think it may be some kind of psuedo-pregnacy of something???

Please help! thanks Emily

[Dogsfevr]

Is there a reason why you cant desex her (ie show dog)???

I had a bitch of impeccable breeding,super speciman but weight was a massive issue & eating,after battling for 2 years we decided to spay & within months put weight on & was a different dog.

Her hormones where crazy & in the end we didnt want to breed that issue as it was a nightmare

[Andariel]

There's no reason any more. originally i just wanted to have to option but have since decided against having a litter. i actually made an appointment this afternoon to get her spayed, here's praying it may be the solution to a very difficult 2 yrs and a much happier dog!! thanks for the info. how long did it take for you to see a difference in your girl??

Emily =)

Edited March 29, 2010 by Andariel

[Lab_Rat]

Spaying certainly helped my girl Andriel! We lived through about 4 heats & phantom pregnancies, I think - with grumpiness, no eating weight loss and other stuff! Was horrible! For us and the poor dog.

Since having her spayed she is a happy, healthy girl - no eating issues or moodiness.....I am so glad we didnt keep her intact and breed

Good luck with your girl!

Rat

[Andariel]

Ah, so good to hear, i just pray that its the solution for sasha too, i am mighty sick of sitting on the floor pretending that kibble or what ever is on the menu is the most amazing meal in the world, just to have her walk off in the other direction.. lol

[WoofnHoof]

I'd advise getting your vet to do run a blood test and check for liver function beforehand if you can, just to make sure that it's not stemming from a liver issue.