Strange behaviour sometimes when eating - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T05:36:22Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/strange-behaviour-sometimes-when-eating?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A769594&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSue you described an Irish sh…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-09-01:865021:Comment:7726682011-09-01T08:39:51.971ZSherry Millerhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SherryMiller
<p>Sue you described an Irish shower perfectly!!! she also makes a wonderful kitchen floor waterer......just have not seen any flowers growing after she waters it. Who ever invents a keep it in the bowl water bowl will make a million bucks! </p>
<p>Sue you described an Irish shower perfectly!!! she also makes a wonderful kitchen floor waterer......just have not seen any flowers growing after she waters it. Who ever invents a keep it in the bowl water bowl will make a million bucks! </p> We used an angel food cake pa…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-31:865021:Comment:7723912011-08-31T22:48:44.446ZSherry Millerhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SherryMiller
<p>We used an angel food cake pan here to slow our Molly down when she first came home as she was a terrible gobbler of food. ( Large clean stones in bottom of her feeding dish would also work) Within two weeks she had slowed down to the point that her regular feeding bowl was back in use and we have had no issues since with gobbling . Now if someone can solve the messy water bowl problem she will be perfect........:)</p>
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<p>We used an angel food cake pan here to slow our Molly down when she first came home as she was a terrible gobbler of food. ( Large clean stones in bottom of her feeding dish would also work) Within two weeks she had slowed down to the point that her regular feeding bowl was back in use and we have had no issues since with gobbling . Now if someone can solve the messy water bowl problem she will be perfect........:)</p>
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<p> </p> Burns kibble is very small, y…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-31:865021:Comment:7713642011-08-31T15:00:22.609ZVal Martinhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/xn/detail/u_3k8ugkdvlpw06
<p>Burns kibble is very small, you could try changing him to a food with larger sized pieces.</p>
<p>At the moment mine are are on James Wellbeloved cereal free and the kibble is large. My dogs have to crunch each piece individually.</p>
<p>Add some live natural probiotic yoghurt to his food, it's great for upset stomachs. </p>
<p>I would try this first before going to the vets if he is behaving normally in all other ways.</p>
<p>Burns kibble is very small, you could try changing him to a food with larger sized pieces.</p>
<p>At the moment mine are are on James Wellbeloved cereal free and the kibble is large. My dogs have to crunch each piece individually.</p>
<p>Add some live natural probiotic yoghurt to his food, it's great for upset stomachs. </p>
<p>I would try this first before going to the vets if he is behaving normally in all other ways.</p> Linda- This wont be after eat…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-31:865021:Comment:7711822011-08-31T14:46:28.826ZNeil Toddhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/NeilTodd
<p>Linda- This wont be after eating it usually during and have not noticed him wolfing his food too much. This is not a regular occurrence and happens only now and then. Fed him last night with boiled veg in his kibble and no problems. There is no bloat in the lines although I know this is no reassurance that it wont happen we are very careful timing his feeds, not less than two hours before or one hour after his exercise time. He is on good food (Burns). Am wondering if maybe he is…</p>
<p>Linda- This wont be after eating it usually during and have not noticed him wolfing his food too much. This is not a regular occurrence and happens only now and then. Fed him last night with boiled veg in his kibble and no problems. There is no bloat in the lines although I know this is no reassurance that it wont happen we are very careful timing his feeds, not less than two hours before or one hour after his exercise time. He is on good food (Burns). Am wondering if maybe he is swallowing too much in one go and it's getting stuck a little before going down and then he's fine.</p>
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<p>Fran- He has had loose stools for a couple of days so we are going to have him on chicken and rice for a couple of days and then take him to see vet if no improvement.</p> Hi Eva, yes I have known dogs…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-31:865021:Comment:7709782011-08-31T12:06:02.894ZLinda Baldryhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LindaBaldry
Hi Eva, yes I have known dogs that are uncomfortable after eating and feel like they are bloating, the best thing I find is to get them up on their front legs or you can even do it with them standing beside you and bang them gently on the side near the shoulder or on the front of the chest, this usually results in an almighty burp, problem solved, like you say just indigestion usually from eating too quickly, what I have got now is a special bowl with all mounds in it, it is specifically…
Hi Eva, yes I have known dogs that are uncomfortable after eating and feel like they are bloating, the best thing I find is to get them up on their front legs or you can even do it with them standing beside you and bang them gently on the side near the shoulder or on the front of the chest, this usually results in an almighty burp, problem solved, like you say just indigestion usually from eating too quickly, what I have got now is a special bowl with all mounds in it, it is specifically designed to slow the dog down while eating and is recommended for preventing bloat, so far so good, it certainly works with Jet, catch you soon x Linda ( Richmond) He is in pain. You need to co…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-31:865021:Comment:7710772011-08-31T11:39:50.005ZFran Griffinhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/FranGriffin
He is in pain. You need to consult a vet.
He is in pain. You need to consult a vet. Hi Linda, the dog I had neve…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-31:865021:Comment:7706802011-08-31T10:03:21.055Zeva ciechonskahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0gijg39gsgi1q
<p>Hi Linda, the dog I had never bloated and lived to a ripe old age but he did get what amounted to indigestion occasionally.</p>
<p>I don't soak my food either and feed meat with it like you do but I know of many who do soak because they want to know what size the kibble can swell to before they feed it to their dogs. </p>
<p>Hi Linda, the dog I had never bloated and lived to a ripe old age but he did get what amounted to indigestion occasionally.</p>
<p>I don't soak my food either and feed meat with it like you do but I know of many who do soak because they want to know what size the kibble can swell to before they feed it to their dogs. </p> Hi this sounds like a dog who…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-31:865021:Comment:7710692011-08-31T09:08:49.425ZLinda Baldryhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LindaBaldry
Hi this sounds like a dog who could possibly bloat at some time or other, if you go to <a href="http://www.globalspan.net/index.htm">GlobalSpan.net</a> Bloat in Dogs, you will be able to read about bloat and its possible causes and treatment, you will notice that they do not advise soaking or adding water to dry food, but adding some raw meat, which is how I feed my dogs. I have had previous experience of bloating in Irish setters, so understand the symptoms only too well, hope this helps,…
Hi this sounds like a dog who could possibly bloat at some time or other, if you go to <a href="http://www.globalspan.net/index.htm">GlobalSpan.net</a> Bloat in Dogs, you will be able to read about bloat and its possible causes and treatment, you will notice that they do not advise soaking or adding water to dry food, but adding some raw meat, which is how I feed my dogs. I have had previous experience of bloating in Irish setters, so understand the symptoms only too well, hope this helps, regards Linda. I also agree. I had a dog wh…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-31:865021:Comment:7709652011-08-31T07:46:30.724Zeva ciechonskahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0gijg39gsgi1q
<p>I also agree. I had a dog who used to do this, not while he was eating but whenever he was given a chew which he was afraid would be taken off him by one of the others. Food goes to the stomach by peristalsis and can get impacted when woolfed down to fast. It soon eases. It can happen to us.</p>
<p>Keeping the food moist is a good idea.</p>
<p>I also agree. I had a dog who used to do this, not while he was eating but whenever he was given a chew which he was afraid would be taken off him by one of the others. Food goes to the stomach by peristalsis and can get impacted when woolfed down to fast. It soon eases. It can happen to us.</p>
<p>Keeping the food moist is a good idea.</p> Val,
I agree with your post!!…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-30:865021:Comment:7695942011-08-30T15:43:13.676ZGail Lambhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/GailLamb
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<p>I agree with your post!! My 1st bitch used to eat so quick it would choke her, I scattered food across the floor in small quantities to make her slow down, after a period of time she realised no one was going to remove her food and she slowed. I also give my IRWS carrotts, broccoli & cabbage with their meals that has been through the blender...moistens the food and good for their insides I hope :-)</p>
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<p>I agree with your post!! My 1st bitch used to eat so quick it would choke her, I scattered food across the floor in small quantities to make her slow down, after a period of time she realised no one was going to remove her food and she slowed. I also give my IRWS carrotts, broccoli & cabbage with their meals that has been through the blender...moistens the food and good for their insides I hope :-)</p>