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So, kind of a heads up here, from some interesting things I learned.
My little guy loves food. He goes face-in on pretty much anything not fishy I put in front of him. BUT - and there's a but - he doesn't each much in a sitting. A regular portion takes him hours to graze down. I just figured he was a slow eater.
He would drink a lot. A lot. A lot. I might repeat that because it bears repeating. I know dogs that drink less at a time than that cat did. He was on dry food, and drank like a firetruck. He would then sometimes make like he was going to spew, and often regurgitate a good bit of water and kibble. Not enough to empty the stomach, but more than a spoonful. Sometimes, he would do it with no warning at all. While sitting on my printer. On my desk. Right next to me. *sigh*
I switched him to wet food and that regurgitation stopped completely.
However, if the wet food had chunks, I would find some in random spots around the house, and when I observed him eating, he would sometimes burp them right back onto the dish and eat them up again. Never a lot, usually a small bit or two.
I switched him to pate a couple weeks ago. I have never seen him do it again, except once, right when I started him on a new and apparently very tasty food. It was the NV LID lamb. I have since removed all the peas from it before feeding and that stopped. He still grazes, so I hydrate the wet food with some extra water to keep it from fully shriveling up.
He's happy, I'm happy. It will make raw feeding a bit of a challenge, though.
I spoke about it with his vet, and she concurs with my guess. I'll have to keep a close eye on his dental health and try to do what I can to keep his teeth in good shape, since chunks are difficult and probably painful for him.
So, this is something to consider if your little one seems to regurgitate frequently. Not veterinary advice, just the end result of my journey of inquiry.
Anyone else have a similar experience?
My little guy loves food. He goes face-in on pretty much anything not fishy I put in front of him. BUT - and there's a but - he doesn't each much in a sitting. A regular portion takes him hours to graze down. I just figured he was a slow eater.
He would drink a lot. A lot. A lot. I might repeat that because it bears repeating. I know dogs that drink less at a time than that cat did. He was on dry food, and drank like a firetruck. He would then sometimes make like he was going to spew, and often regurgitate a good bit of water and kibble. Not enough to empty the stomach, but more than a spoonful. Sometimes, he would do it with no warning at all. While sitting on my printer. On my desk. Right next to me. *sigh*
I switched him to wet food and that regurgitation stopped completely.
However, if the wet food had chunks, I would find some in random spots around the house, and when I observed him eating, he would sometimes burp them right back onto the dish and eat them up again. Never a lot, usually a small bit or two.
I switched him to pate a couple weeks ago. I have never seen him do it again, except once, right when I started him on a new and apparently very tasty food. It was the NV LID lamb. I have since removed all the peas from it before feeding and that stopped. He still grazes, so I hydrate the wet food with some extra water to keep it from fully shriveling up.
He's happy, I'm happy. It will make raw feeding a bit of a challenge, though.
I spoke about it with his vet, and she concurs with my guess. I'll have to keep a close eye on his dental health and try to do what I can to keep his teeth in good shape, since chunks are difficult and probably painful for him.
So, this is something to consider if your little one seems to regurgitate frequently. Not veterinary advice, just the end result of my journey of inquiry.
Anyone else have a similar experience?
