CH>  Can you just put the stuff in water or give it to them with an oral
 CH> syringe (The type used for giving infants liquid medicine, there's no
 CH> needle.)

 BA> Can't put it in the water because I can't be sure each dog will get

 Oh you have more than one dog. I understand.

 It is harder too when you have more than one dog and they require
different dog food. I've noticed though some dogs once taught not to
go to the other dog's dish won't... but you still need to keep an eye
on 'em. And then even when they're on the same food hmm.

Example: Abbie, our 4 year old Shih Tzu/terrior mix was putting on
weight. lol.. Turns out she waits for Cosmo (the 11 year old S.t.) to
finish noshing away as he does (he actually sits down sometimes as he
eats. I am glad he doesn't eat fast, it's better for his stomach)- and
then she'll eat whatever he has left plus some of her own. This trend
has been getting a little less a problem since I pick up Cosmo's dish
after he is done. (He never wants more later, but gets a bit in the
morning. They both do. )


Two Bichon Fries I sat for a few times competed for food. The smaller
one always gave way to the more aggressive one. (They were litter
mates btw.) Should we interfere? I think so. We're pack leaders right?
The smaller one however never eats much anyway. hmm. It seems perhaps
we should let them work it out as long as nobody is starving to death?

By the way. Have you noticed this at all? With pairs of dogs. One is
always more aggressive and you feel sorry for the lessor one? Wishing
he'd be tougher, stick up for himself? But maybe it's better to just
let it be. The little guy will defend himself when he needs to...
They do, do that. Come to think of it, Cosmo lets Abbie 'boss him'
just so much. But if they both get a chew stick for example he guards
his aggressively! He also likes to mark territory over where she pees.
SO maybe it's a little rivalry thing. He just LETS her think she's the
pack leader of their twosome. ((She lets him chase her, that's a sign
of alpha female.)



cind

... If it screams, it's best not to eat it.

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