Why is my dog eating my other dogs food?
This can occur because one dog has less of an appetite than the other and leaves his food for your other dog to clean up, or one of your dogs may be dominant over the other and takes the more submissive dog’s food. This results in one dog getting too much food and one dog not getting enough.
Can you give your dog 2 types of dog food at the same time?
All complete foods (dry, wet, raw or anything in between) can be safely combined together so feel free to get creative. Different foods can be fed within the same meal or, if your dog can handle it, you can switch between different foods at each meal time.
What happens if dog eats more food?
Bloat is a dangerous condition and one potential cause is overfeeding. Food bloat occurs when the dog’s stomach gets too full, causing it to expand. This puts pressure on other organs and can cause the dog to have difficulty breathing, restrict blood flow to his heart, and cause tears in his stomach lining.
Can dogs get sick from eating different dog food?
Switching your dog’s food abruptly can cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, diarrhea, and a decreased appetite. Any time you decide to change your dog’s food, you should transition to the new diet gradually in order to give your dog’s system time to adjust to the change.
Is it OK to mix wet and dry dog food?
Mixing wet and dry dog food or wet and dry cat food is fine as long as both options are of high quality and meet your pet’s nutritional and other health needs. Quality wet and dry foods are formulated to provide your pet with all the protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients they need to thrive.
Can there be anything else the dog ate?
Could there have been anything ELSE the dog ate? (stray socks, etc. that may not have been missed or had ‘leftovers’ or packaging that was found) Dogs can be SO handy at snarfing up stuff that ‘smells good’ and in that situation you have to assume other things could have been pilfered.
Why does my dog only eat new dog food?
So, if your dog only wants to eat from a new bag of food, it could be that she craves new flavors, but it could also be because the food is going bad, even if you cannot see or smell a difference. Always store your dog’s food in the original bag, and use a bag clip keep it fresh.
What should I do if my dog ate fish food?
I’d encourage lots of water — typically fish food is yummy stuff like insect larvae, etc (which is what they eat — plus plant matter) so I’d probably encourage her to drink lots of water and get rid of whatever she can.
What can you put in dog food to make it more palatable?
You can also try sprinkling herbs over your dog’s dry food to make it more flavorful, like oregano, rosemary, and peppermint. Even just mixing some warm water into your dog’s dry food can help make it softer and more palatable for your furry best friend.
Could there have been anything ELSE the dog ate? (stray socks, etc. that may not have been missed or had ‘leftovers’ or packaging that was found) Dogs can be SO handy at snarfing up stuff that ‘smells good’ and in that situation you have to assume other things could have been pilfered.
What happens if a dog eats throw up food?
The throwing up food will make undigested considering because it never reached to the stomach. Some dogs again eat the throw-up food because it has not been rinse in stomach acids and may still have a taste. On the other hand, when a dog vomits, he may salivate and act anxiously.
What kind of dog ate all the fish food?
Our three year old Shiba/Husky mix decided she was hungry while we were out today. She got into my grandson’s room and helped herself to an entire container of fish food. She’s been sick since then. She’s vomited a number of times and is generally quiet. She doesn’t seem to be in distress, but is definintely not feeling well.
What happens if my dog eats a tea bag?
They said that much caffeine was not likely to hurt her, but the bag could cause a blockage and if she got a staple down that could cause problems too. It would be best if I could induce vomiting.