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by cozsmith Sat Aug 31 2013, 10:09

Hi guys,

I have recently taken on a lovely placid staff female who will be three at the end of the year, she had been living in a busy house with another female dog who was very dominant, especially, at feeding time where only a simple look was enough make her stop eating even if they where at opposite sides of a room, I find now when feeding her she has a nibble and walks away which I don't think is healthy and worry she might not be eating enough however I know this could also be due to her being in a new home, bit of home sickness maybe, I am used to bigger hungrier breeds but I know she is not eating enough I have noticed if I sit with her she will eat a little bit more but I don't want her to be dependant on me to be there sat next to her when She eats, she has been on dry food I'm just looking for advice on how to get her eating and what's best to feed her and build her up as she is on the skinny side thanks for taking the time to look and I would really appreciate any advice any body can offer thanks in advance Smile

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by Guest Sat Aug 31 2013, 10:15

Hi & welcome from darcy & me, well done in rescuing her Smile

what dry food is she on?

by Guest Sat Aug 31 2013, 10:24

Hiya from me and Vinnie, sounds like she is just taking time to adjust, but also could be she is not taking to the food. Smile

by **stella** Sat Aug 31 2013, 10:50

hia from me and sasha Smile

how much does she weigh?

by BIG SBT Sat Aug 31 2013, 10:58

Welcome to the forum Smile

like said above, could just be the new move, let her settle for a few days Smile

by **nicolene Iveson** Sat Aug 31 2013, 11:57

Hi from Tip and me and welcome to the forum. Have you tried mixing some tinned food with the kibble? Sometimes my older dogs don't just like dry kibble?

Like the other said though it does take them a little while to settle. Are you feeding what she used to be fed or did you perhaps change the brand of food?