We have a one year old German Shepherd and she will either eat a lot of dry dog food then throw up or goes days eating very little. My vet said to feed her small portions and there has been no change. She throws up at least 1 a week. I have tried making food for her such as chicken, steak, etc.
Missy's ribs are also showing, but the research I have done says that this is normal for German Shepherd until they get older. I will take any suggestions and may need to try to find another vet.
Thanks
By tsnowman from Lynchburg, VA
Has your dog been checked for heartworms lately? Also, if it was me and my vet didn't help me I would get a new vet. I had to do that when one of my dogs had skin allergies so bad he was losing weight and hair. Now, I have a wonderful vet .She even does house calls.
1. Get a new vet. Yours is not helping.
2. In the meantime, try the tennis ball method suggested, or individual portions in a muffin tin.
3. As also suggested, feed a high quality, nutrition dense food. I would suggest a soy-free grain-free food in case allergies are your problem.
I agree with Pam. Get a different Vet.
My German Shepherd does the same. Take a tennis ball and put it in the middle of the bowl to slow down her eating. She is probably eating too fast and doesn't chew and just swollows it whole. Thats the problem we had. Also switch to a more natural wholesome food to get more quality nutrients out of it
I also have a german shepherd and gave it worm pill two days ago but stil wont eat he only drinks milk and wants oats. He also slips a lot I nid help please his only 3months help
