Why is my old dog getting so skinny?
Changes in their hormones with age can change the way the body generates energy. This could leave them being naturally leaner. However, when older dogs lose weight, it could also be a symptom of a medical condition they become more prone to when they are older, such as diabetes, heart disease, or dental disease.
What can I give my senior dog to gain weight?
4 Tips for helping your dog gain weight
- Choose a higher calorie food. Select a food that is higher in calories and protein like what you would offer a canine athlete.
- Feed small meals throughout the day or consider free feeding.
- Supplement meals with snacks.
- Use wet or fresh foods.
- Picky eater.
- Stress.
- Illness.
- Old age.
Is it normal for a 2 year old to drink water?
As to the part of your question where you say your 2-year-old drinks a lot of water, just be sure to get a blood sugar test, as this could be a sign of diabetes. Refer to: http://www.drgreene.com/qa-articles/diabetes-normal-thirst/
Why does my 2 year old only eat milk?
He won’t sleep unless we give him that bottle with milk. We try to give him food which we normally eat, we totally avoid sugary foods, chocolate, everything ‘fancy’ or ‘junkfood’ which is damageable. Till now we could not understand what his favorite food is, except for his bottle and milk.
Who is responsible for feeding a 2 year old?
The parent is responsible for what [type of food is offered], and is becoming responsible for when and where the child is fed [as opposed to on-demand feeding of infants]. The child is still and always responsible for how much and whether to eat the foods offered by the parent.
When to worry about your 2 year old not eating?
But if your son still doesn’t eat at least a bit after about a week, if you notice serious weight loss (a bit is ok for the initial re–training phase) or if he shows other symptoms that cause concern (e.g. unusual fatigue), talk to your pediatrician again.