My Chihuahua dog Henry is a good eater and having his brother the “vacuum” eater urges his eating fervor. Today he did the oddest thing (I always watch them because I make sure they finish and Vinnie does not bother Henry after he’s done in 2 seconds).  I put the plates down (with one of their usual fares – I make my own) and Henry dove in (maybe got a taste) then immediately laid down next to the bowl (almost like he fell). I picked up the bowl when he ran to his bed so the little dog would not eat it. It WAS a bit more juicy than normal (I add herbals, so I at times need to add a bit of water to mix them). So I drained the juice off at risk of losing the supplements and offered it to him in his bed (veterinarians: was that wrong to do?) and he ate it up in a slower fashion than normal.  Ok I understand it could have been the watery-ness he did not like but wouldn’t he have just walked away? The dropping down to the floor seemed weird and disconcerting I have never seen that ever in my dogs – eating or playing. I admit I am a worried mom always so forgive me if this is a totally stupid question. BTW he’s been nipping at his lower hind legs as if they are itchy lately. The veterinarian chalked it off to maybe the dampness is bugging him  (he has luxating patellas but presently is moving ok- we do acupuncture when its apparent and it appears to respond well to that). I am also presently seeking a chondrotin-Glucosamine supplement for him as I fear arthritis. (He is a 4 1/2 year old Chihuahua).

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1. Gerald Landis Says:
   May 7th, 2010 at 5:38 pm

   Our two Mexican boys with fur TITO and JOSE bother me by licking and
   scratching. Do not know how to get them to stop.

   Sometimes a good bath helps. Sometimes it does not.

   Am enjoying my two grand dogs which were left when son moved out.