OLDER GIRL WONT EAT

[Guest Anonymous]

I am at a complete loss for ideas...my older girl wont eat any more. we took her to the vet a couple weeks ago, she had an allergic reaction from the antibiotics, and it seems just went on a quick spiralstraight down hill.we too her tp the vet because of a lump i found going along her ribs- again, antibiotics, we took her back a couple days later, they checked her for anything and everything... nothingwas wrong as they could tell from bloodwork and x rays. but a change of meds has made no difference. the anti inflammitorys are supposed to do wonders, the doc said, but no. such lluck. but i have tried canned food, mixing in gravy or water into her kibble, chicken and rice she eats about a third of a cup every 12 hrs, and that too is a maybe... that dosent seem very much foir a rottie trying to get better, if you ask me. in the last 2 weeks, she has gone from ruling the roost to barely moving- and when she does, she acts like her bones are so brittle they might crumble at any moment. she dosent bark at all now, and she just seems miserable. yes, she is getting on, but i just cant understand such a rapid change in such a short time..anyone help?i

[Guest Anonymous]

they said her kidneys were fine.. she stopped aftershe got the wrong meds..
ihave any idea?- thankls for the swift response, btw

[Guest Anonymous]

oh, sjhe is8..lump is not painful-but no ua

[imported_Matty]

Sounds serious to me, I would take the dog to another vet. Me, I get very frightened of things like cancer.

[Carolk9s]

Did you say she IS on an anti inflammatory? If so, which one? Most, if not all, of them have the potential to cause stomach upset.
I have an elder male, he is on Rimadyl. In recent weeks, he started refusing to eat his breakfast and picking at his dinner. At first I tried 'doctoring' his food with tasty additions, some worked but they too lost their appeal. One addition that he really liked is a sprinkle of grated parmesean cheese.
As he had a bad bout with gastritis a couple of years ago, I wondered if his stomach was overloaded with acid. I started him on 1 Pepcid a day about two weeks ago. I actually use a store/generic brand. Both of his vets do approve of this btw. He is back to eating with gusto and looking for more. I must add, we have been getting more exercise lately, almost daily walks at the park which I'm sure have also had an effect on his appetite.
It at least may be one option to consider with your girl. Check with your vet and make sure an antacid will not cause any harm or interfere with any meds first.
Good luck to you both.

[imported_Kat]

You have been given sound advice by other people and one thing I just have to add. If you are not happy with your current vet and are not getting answers then take her to another vet. If she is an elderly dog any lethargy can mean that she is treading a thin line.

[kendalyn]

Whatever you do, don't hesitate to take her to every vet in your area for different opinions. And do it quickly.

I've seen how fast an older dog deteriorates once he/she stops eating. It is remarkably rapid and in my dog's case, too quick for the vets to figure out what was wrong despite many many tests.

Is she still drinking at all? When my dog stopped drinking (in addition to not eating any longer) we could get him to take in a little fluid by adding some sugar to warm water.

You may need to come to grips with the idea that your girl has decided it's time for her to go. :(

[mouseatthebusstop]

try not to fuss about the food just put it down - your dog could have picked up you being upset by her not eating