My dog has mobility issues and is a very picky eater. What to do?

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Foot trampled in childhood, now hind legs can not land, eat picky food. Pet's info: Dog | Poodle | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 4 days old | 7 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor baby! I would have your vet take a look at her and her rear legs to see if there is something that can be done to help her move better. You may also look for a vet that specializes in acupuncture and Chinese herbs to help with her mobility. As far as her appetite, I would try to mix in some canned food or some plain boiled boneless skinless chicken breast to see if this helps to entice her to eat better. I would try to keep her a healthy weight so that as she ages the extra weight doesn't cause her any additional issues. I hope this helps. If I didn't answer your question, will you please write back with more details about DaiDai's particular situation and problem? Thank you.

My dog has mobility issues and is a very picky eater. What to do?

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