Hi All!
We adopted our puppy Norah a little over a week ago, she's eleven weeks old today. The breeder had her on Purina Pro Puppy Chicken and Rice, and I immediately researched and wanted to switch her to something higher quality. We decided on Blue Buffalo Wilderness Puppy (Chicken), and have slowly made the switch this week (we're at about 80/20 currently). HOWEVER, a few things are concerning me (typical worrier dog-mom) and I'm thinking we should switch AGAIN... Issues below:
-She's chasing and gnawing on one of her hind legs - thought this was teething, but now thinking allergies?
-Her face is a tiny bit pink, and she is getting mild tear stains
-Her gas can clear a room
-Eyes are a bit red, vet has confirmed no cherry eye
-Last but not least: She's become somewhat disinterested in eating the food. Not sure if it's the stainless steel bowls that make her wary, but she's just not that into it. I have to keep getting her attention, putting the food up and then making her wait until the next meal etc. I know it's silly, but I want her to have a food she enjoys eating and gets excited about... Tried yogurt on it, but that gave her extra runny poop.
Should I switch to Fromm's? Seems crazy because we haven't even 100% switched from breeder food, but am re-thinking what I'm giving her now. For reference she's being fed 3/4 cup 3x daily, maybe it's too much food?
Any thoughts or comments are much appreciated, thank you!
We adopted our puppy Norah a little over a week ago, she's eleven weeks old today. The breeder had her on Purina Pro Puppy Chicken and Rice, and I immediately researched and wanted to switch her to something higher quality. We decided on Blue Buffalo Wilderness Puppy (Chicken), and have slowly made the switch this week (we're at about 80/20 currently). HOWEVER, a few things are concerning me (typical worrier dog-mom) and I'm thinking we should switch AGAIN... Issues below:
-She's chasing and gnawing on one of her hind legs - thought this was teething, but now thinking allergies?
-Her face is a tiny bit pink, and she is getting mild tear stains
-Her gas can clear a room
-Eyes are a bit red, vet has confirmed no cherry eye
-Last but not least: She's become somewhat disinterested in eating the food. Not sure if it's the stainless steel bowls that make her wary, but she's just not that into it. I have to keep getting her attention, putting the food up and then making her wait until the next meal etc. I know it's silly, but I want her to have a food she enjoys eating and gets excited about... Tried yogurt on it, but that gave her extra runny poop.
Should I switch to Fromm's? Seems crazy because we haven't even 100% switched from breeder food, but am re-thinking what I'm giving her now. For reference she's being fed 3/4 cup 3x daily, maybe it's too much food?
Any thoughts or comments are much appreciated, thank you!
. The other brands mentioned here are all good. I believe Zignature has very limited ingredients and that may help, but they are all good. I have heard about the chicken as well so I would try a salmon, kangaroo or something. I do some gluten free, grain free kibble along with partial RAW diet and mine do very well. I also give coconut oil in their morning feeding and salmon or fish oil in their evening feeding. I do give them a probiotic every morning. You may have to try a few until you find something that works. Norah is a little cutie and I hope you can get her food problems figured out soon so you can all really enjoy one another!! Welcome!!
