Appetite change after switching to wet food?

[Zedsded]

We have had to switch Dudley to mainly wet food due to his recent kidney stone operation and his appetite seems to have gone crazy! He’s always loved his food and waited while you get it ready but since changing to meat from kibble he is getting so excited and has now taken to jumping and barking at us in an attempt to speed up his food delivery :D

So has anyone else experienced this? Does kibble keep your dog fuller for longer or is he just so pleased to be getting meat after so long on kibble :D

 

[helsonwheels]

We have had to switch Dudley to mainly wet food due to his recent kidney stone operation and his appetite seems to have gone crazy! He’s always loved his food and waited while you get it ready but since changing to meat from kibble he is getting so excited and has now taken to jumping and barking at us in an attempt to speed up his food delivery :D

So has anyone else experienced this? Does kibble keep your dog fuller for longer or is he just so pleased to be getting meat after so long on kibble :D

Like I said often, it’s better to rotate the food as any dogs eating the same old...same old...they get bored n develops allergies. Always good to rotate. All dogs love cans. Btw what are the cans you feeding him? Also don’t forget to make sure you give him something to chew on. Only cans without chewing since going to help his teeth.

 

[Zedsded]

Yes I totally agree it is best to switch foods but it took two years to find the right kind of food for Dudley because of his allergies And he was doing great on the kibble he had and we did rotate through the 3 flavours he could have, now though he needs wet so he is taking in more liquid and we are still limited by which meat he can have.

Either way he is definitely enjoying the change at the moment :D

 

[helsonwheels]

Yes I totally agree it is best to switch foods but it took two years to find the right kind of food for Dudley because of his allergies And he was doing great on the kibble he had and we did rotate through the 3 flavours he could have, now though he needs wet so he is taking in more liquid and we are still limited by which meat he can have.

Either way he is definitely enjoying the change at the moment :D

So long he’s eating. I was asking what you are feeding him as we on this side of the planet don’t all know your dog food and what are the good brands. Good for us to know them as we do get a few UK residents and can’t really guide them on what is sold in UK. Only one great proper kibble I know in UK is Acana n Orijen.

 

[2BullyMama]

Yes I totally agree it is best to switch foods but it took two years to find the right kind of food for Dudley because of his allergies And he was doing great on the kibble he had and we did rotate through the 3 flavours he could have, now though he needs wet so he is taking in more liquid and we are still limited by which meat he can have.

Either way he is definitely enjoying the change at the moment :D

the wet food probably has more flavor too and yes, the kibble probably keeps them feeling full.
I think it was Todd [MENTION=8859]Marine91[/MENTION] that once tasted kibble and said it was bland.

 

[Lalaloopsie]

Kibble is concentrated food, it has very high ratio nutrients/volume, if you think about wet food, it contains a lot of moisture, may be 50%, that’s why Sir Dudley might be more hungry and impatient to get his dinner. Make sure he gets enough calories!
What concerns the taste...sure wet food is nicer, to be honest with you my Tank doesn’t even consider kibble or commercial treats as a food, he sniffs and leaves it ( he is on home made turkey+quinoa+veggies food).

 

[Marine91]

the wet food probably has more flavor too and yes, the kibble probably keeps them feeling full.
I think it was Todd @Marine91 that once tasted kibble and said it was bland.

I have tasted many kibbles over the years dating back to when i was a young boy trading my dinner for the dogs. I can say that almost all I have ever tasted contrary to how many smell are indeed quite bland.