posted 03-04-2004 06:49 AM         

Well, I switched Murphy over to Innova about a month ago, albeit very slowly, and just started giving him all Innova yesterday.

About a week and a half ago, he had a little stomach distress I attributed (as did my vet) with a little bug that also had him congested.

Ever since then, he just picks at his food, especially at breakfast. I give him his Innova mixed with a couple of tablespoons of wet canned food, just to give it zip, which is how I've done it since he was a puppy (he is now almost 2 years).

He just looks at his breakfast now, and walks away from it. He seems to scarf down dinner, though...probably because he is famished! I don't give him treats during the day, either.

Is it the Innova that he possibly just doesn't like? Or something else? Anyone else have experience like this?

He also still seems itchy, but I want to give the new food about 2-3 months before I judge its effect on Murphy.

Let me know what you all think...Thanks!!!

posted 03-04-2004 04:58 PM         

bella weighs 12 lbs. and she eats 1/4 cup of innova dog food twice a day.. and it's plenty for her..

remember, the innova has less fillers and therefore they need to eat a lot less..

posted 03-05-2004 07:08 AM         

He seems really hungry at dinner, though and usually eats most of the food.

I had once heard that dogs should really eat twice a day because it is better for digestion regardless of their age. Is that so? Or do most dogs go to a once a day feeding when they reach a certain age?

This just baffles me....

Thanks. Let me know what you think...