Re: [pyrnet] Getting a Pyr to Eat

[newbailey@attbi.com]

I definitely agree, do not force feed.  Jascha has always 
eaten when he wants regardless of any treats.  I now 
leave his bowl with the meat and kibble for half a day 
before throwing it out if he doesn't finish it, as well 
as a full bowl of kibble so he has a choice.  He has 
maintained his weight within five pounds for years this 
way.  My black lab, Elinor was a compulsive eater and 
almost constantly on a diet for most of her life.  The 
green bean diet was the only thing that kept her from 
blowing up even more.  I had to remove the other dogs 
food or she would eat that too.  It is much healthier for 
the dog (and I need to remember this about myself) only 
to eat when hungry and then only to eat as much as 
needed.

Amy
> Pyrs are just like that.  Even when you do embellish their kibble with
> little treats, they won't always eat it. I just put the food out, and
> they'll eat it eventually. They are smart enough to know when they are
> hungry and when they aren't. Both of mine have always been like that. We
> were at the vet for annual shots last week and he says they are in
> incredibly good shape. Most of my friends with other breeds of dogs are
> always having to put them on diets, but you will rarely see an overweight
> pyr; and that's better for their hips and heart.
> Definitely DON'T force feed!!
> Susan, Jasmine and Seamus
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <ziffanyrobyn@earthlink.net>
> To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 8:28 AM
> Subject: [pyrnet] Getting a Pyr to Eat
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> 
> > Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to encourage a perfectly
> healthy 7 month old female to eat?  She is going through the stage where
> sometimes she eats and other times she just turns her nose up at the food.
> I don't want to get her use to the idea that she can have "special treats"
> on her food (like bacon) to get her to eat.  Any ideas, short of force
> feeding, which I refuse to do?
> >
> > Robyn Allwright
> > Ziffany Great Pyrenees & Tibetan Mastiffs
> > www.ziffany.com
> >
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