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[Ann]

I had Checkers on Hills ID for quite a while before I switched her to fresh. The can says it's for supplemental feeding but my vet said they can eat it for life if they need to. She loved it too. I got it at Chewy by the case.

SO glad to hear Gavin's appetitie is back!

 

[Cindy]

well, Gavin eats well when I hand feed him. He doesn't eat that much from his food bowl. at least not on a regular basis anyway.. not sure whats up with that. he drinks plenty though. and his poop looks pretty normal.

 

[Ron Atkinson]

When you're a senior you are allowed to be a very selective eater Glad to hear Gavin continues to improve.. Keep up the great work your an awesome Mom.

 

[RikyR]

If I live to be the equivalent to a 16 year old dog, I will probably want to be hand fed too!! Way to go Gavin, keep it up!

 

[Cindy]

This morning we went to the local beach dog park. Gavin started out in his wheels and then I moved him to his wagon. He was enjoying seeing all the dogs and soaking up the sun. When we got back, more hand feeding. for a dog that never really did that before, it is just ODD

 

[Piper's mom]

Sounds to me like Gavin is getting spoiled...and that’s just fine! I’m just so happy that he’s eating and drinking and loving life! Keep up the good work!

 

[Margi]

Glad he's eating well no matter how its getting in his mouth!

I only wish I was blessed to have a Sheltie live until 16!

Our first was 16 when he passed. I think that's made losing the others at 12-13 seem so early!

 

[Ron Atkinson]

It's always a mixed bag my first was 17 and my second was 12 but had health issues his whole life.

Glad Gavin is eating ok even if by Moms hand, your doing great !

 

[Cindy]

I think maybe we overdid the wheelchair walk. It is somewhat normal for wheelchair use (he usually has a weaker leg the day after we get back from the beach), but today is a little worse cause his muscles are a little bit weaker. He got hand fed food again tonite He is eating almost all kibble now, although his pills seem to need a combo of wet food and chicken to get him to swallow.

 

[Piper's mom]

Not unusual Cindy. I see this with clients who come home from the hospital...much weaker initially and it takes time to rebuild that muscle they lost. Slow and steady.