minty will have her tea and within the hour she will have regurgitated it and it is usually hidden in her bed or our bed or even loose clothing on the floor.the food has not been digested and she will go back later and eat it.It isnt nice getting into bed to find regurgitated dog food.is this normal or could there be something wrong?
Veteran Advisor Helen Fines says:
January 25th, 2008 at 11:41 PM
If this is a new behaviour it's definitely not normal. Is it a daily occurrence and for how long as it been happening? It could be something as simple as dietary sensitivity, especially if she's changed diet recently, but also there could be something more sinister going on, something that is obstructing the gastric outflow, so it would be worth getting her checked out if it's a longer term thing.
jessica says:
January 26th, 2008 at 10:19 AM
this has been happening for a year, if i feed her before her normal feed time then she does it.i thought it was because she didnt want anyone else to get it ,bit like hiding a bone.she does however go back to it later and eat it.i thought it maybe more behaviour,but if you think it could be medical i feel bad now. i am a single mum and my full-time employment is taking care of my kids and home. i dread going to the vets because it costs so much and i no she is worth it but if you havnt got it in the first place. Minty came to us 2 years ago and at the age of 9 is getting older so that is why i dont have pet insurance.does anyone know of help i could get please?....Minty needed an emergencey hysterectomy and it cost me £500 that iam still paying off. I love Minty and would hate her to be in any discomfort but she seems ok.really appreciate your advice and support,Thank you
Veteran Advisor Helen Fines says:
January 26th, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Please don't feel bad- you obviously love her and she is happy and has a good quality of life. If it's gone on for a year without her getting ill then it may be a bit of a behavioural quirk or perhaps a change in feeding regime is required. You could try feeding her little and often with a more bland food. But don't worry too much about it.
jessica says:
January 26th, 2008 at 12:06 PM
thankyou.will keep an eye on her and give her breakfast lunch and tea in little portions and see if that helps
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