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Pug experiencing increased appetite over last 3 or so days
CB123:
Did you ever find out if Pug is okay, Lighter?
CB
lighter:
Pug seems fine, CB. Her appetite normalized, thank goodness.
Thanks for asking: )
Lighter
lighter:
Pug scarfing down grass yesterday. DD needs to take her to the vet and SEE if there's parasites. I suspect that's the problem.
I'm trying to get DD to begin caring for the Pug in all the ways she's capable. I set a boundary and put vet appointments on her plate. I'm experiencing a bit of distress over it right now, though Pug seems fine, and her appetite is almost back to normal.
Lighter
lighter:
Pug had her yearly physical today. She's experiencing some generalized allergic reactions... itching.... ear producing dark wax trying to get whatever is bugging her... out. We have anti-inflammatory drops for the ear over next week... to be given daily and massaged into ear canal. It went fine today.
All tests were Negative, except her fecal test. That comes back tomorrow and I half expect there to be some parasite... a tapeworm or something, to account for her increased appetite.
Not long to wait now.
Pug did well on a long walk today. It was overcast and not too hot. Just muggy with many steep hills. She goes into the creek, like a little champ. I think it cools her off.
Lighter
Hopalong:
Pooch eats grass too. Especially nice young sprigs near the library. Here's a good overview. https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/why-do-dogs-eat-grass#1
"Dogs eating grass is actually quite common (it has been observed in wild dogs, too, and may be completely natural) and this form of pica does not usually cause too many problems. In fact, most veterinarians consider it a normal dog behavior. One small-scale study of 49 dog owners whose dogs had regular access to grass and other plants found that 79% of the dogs had eaten plants at some time. Another survey about plant-eating dogs found that grass was the most commonly eaten plant."
This overview is more thorough (also from a dot-org):
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-does-my-dog-eat-grass/
I always think, since it just goes on for half a minute or so, that she simply likes the taste. When I see new grass in spring I'm nearly inspired to eat it myself. Salad!
Yum,
Hops
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