They Used to Inhale Their Bowl — A Dog Mom's Real Guide to When Your Senior Dog Stops Eating

They used to inhale their bowl. Now they turn away.

You put the bowl down. They walk over, sniff it, and walk away. The dog who once heard the food bag from two rooms away is leaving breakfast untouched, and you're left wondering what to do next.

This senior dog appetite-loss companion was written for the dog mom standing beside that bowl. It gives you a place to begin organizing what you've noticed and preparing questions for your veterinarian, without pretending a printable guide can tell you why your dog isn't eating.

Inside your printable appetite guide

• Possible reasons for appetite changes to discuss with your veterinarian
• Concerns to bring into a vet conversation, rather than dismissing them as picky eating
• Discussion topics including dental discomfort, nausea and medication effects
• Questions about veterinary evaluation and your dog's individual care needs
• Food texture, temperature and preparation ideas to review with your vet
• Momma's homemade broth and topper recipes to discuss for suitability
• Questions for your vet about assisted feeding and feeding support
• The emotional side of nourishing a dog whose needs are changing
• A printable 5-day appetite log and vet-call reference card

The log is for recording observations, not a reason to delay contacting your veterinarian. Follow your vet's advice about feeding, diet changes and any assisted-feeding methods.

This companion does not diagnose the cause of appetite loss, prescribe a diet or promise to get your dog eating again. It's one dog mom walking beside you while your veterinarian guides the care.

Digital PDF download. No physical book will be shipped.

Momma Made. Mr. Weenie Approved. 🐾

💛 A note from Kellye:

I'm not a veterinarian. I'm a dog mom who has been in the trenches, late nights, vet bills, hard decisions, and a whole lot of love. Everything in this guide comes from personal experience, years of research, and conversations with our own vets while caring for Dixie, our mixed-breed dog who lived to be 20 years old.

This guide is not a substitute for professional veterinary care. Please always consult your vet for diagnosis and treatment decisions. This is just one dog mom sharing what she wishes she'd known sooner.

Always consult your veterinarian. 🐾

— Kellye & Momma Gail | Meridian Mogul Media, LLC | Mount Juliet, Tennessee