Dog will only eat ice cream

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 14 year old dog has become very picky and will only eat ice cream. Yes we have a vet appointment but not until next week and I have to keep him going on something. All of his teeth were removed last year so it’s not a dental issue. He’s turning down chicken and soft cooked vegetables which he would normally like. They only thing I can get him to eat is vanilla soft serve which is obviously terrible for him. Anyone have any advice?

Feed him ice cream. If that’s he will eat, then that’s fine what you should give him with no second thoughts. I don’t want to make you sad but when my dog started doing this, it’s because she had cancer and she passed away shortly after.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Give him what he likes, OP. Plain low fat vanilla ice cream is not the end of the world. There are also some commercial dog “ice creams” that you could try. Ben and Jerry’s makes 2 flavors, Dogsters also has 2 flavors as does the Bear and the Rat. I find them in the novelties section of the freezer case in Wegmans. I think Harris Teeter also carries some.

B&J is a terrible suggestion for a dog without teeth.

Why?

[Anonymous]

Frosty Paws.

Purina's Frosty Paws is available in two flavors--original or peanut butter.

These frozen treats are sold in grocery store ice cream freezers. Usually priced at $4.99 for 4 cups.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Give him what he likes, OP. Plain low fat vanilla ice cream is not the end of the world. There are also some commercial dog “ice creams” that you could try. Ben and Jerry’s makes 2 flavors, Dogsters also has 2 flavors as does the Bear and the Rat. I find them in the novelties section of the freezer case in Wegmans. I think Harris Teeter also carries some.

B&J is a terrible suggestion for a dog without teeth.

Why?

I'm curious too.

[Anonymous]

These are the Ben and Jerry’s cups:
https://www.benjerry.com/flavors/doggie-desserts
Why would they be bad for a dog without teeth?

[Anonymous]

I’m sad to say it’s the same as with with humans. When they stop eating you know their time on this earth is coming to an end soon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My 14 year old dog has become very picky and will only eat ice cream. Yes we have a vet appointment but not until next week and I have to keep him going on something. All of his teeth were removed last year so it’s not a dental issue. He’s turning down chicken and soft cooked vegetables which he would normally like. They only thing I can get him to eat is vanilla soft serve which is obviously terrible for him. Anyone have any advice?

Feed him ice cream. If that’s he will eat, then that’s fine what you should give him with no second thoughts. I don’t want to make you sad but when my dog started doing this, it’s because she had cancer and she passed away shortly after.

My dog too.

[Anonymous]

My vet told me if he gets hungry enough he will eat but I would soak his food in warm water or unsalted bone broth.

[Anonymous]

I’m so sorry, OP. This must be very stressful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My vet told me if he gets hungry enough he will eat but I would soak his food in warm water or unsalted bone broth.

That advice is good only for healthy dogs. A 14 year old dog that is likely near the end of his life should be fed whatever he’ll eat.

[Anonymous]

OP you’re at the end of the road. Give him bacon ice cream and make a euthanasia appointment.

[Anonymous]

I swear our dog held on an extra three days to enjoy the all you can eat bacon experience.

[Anonymous]

Let him eat the ice cream. Hugs, OP. I know how much a dog brings to a family.

[Anonymous]

OP bring us updates after you've seen the vet?

[Anonymous]

Any update, OP?