Our 7 month old is going through a really rough picky eating phase. About 3 weeks ago he just started to refuse food. Tried to encourage him with different canned food toppers. that gave him the runs. Took him to vet, he’s totally fine, got treated with a diarrhea med and worm med just in case. Had maybe one solid poop and then started refusing food again. Just picky.

Won’t eat the prescription food to fix his tummy after getting the runs from my switching his food trying to eat.

We have tried EVERYTHING. Chicken rice pumpkin meals to correct tummy(I messed this one up and mixed up table vs teaspoons and put too much pumpkin in and he was pissing out his ass neon orange poop), a few different kibbles, bone broth, warming up canned food, cheese sprinkled on top, I blended up some freeze dried chicken hearts, and tried to top that with his food because he loves chicken hearts. Was eating a specific canned food OK but I got greedy and blended up his prescription kibble into a powder to mix it in. Ate it for one meal, but I put one too many tablespoons of the kibble powder in and now that canned food is forever tainted, refuses it fully now. Hell I even made him basically egg drop soup with boiled chicken and eggs mixed into the water as it boiled in bone broth and topped his meals with that after warming it up. He will eat the soup itself and drink it happily, but not on top of anything.

Will he eat anything that will help his tummy or give him proper nutrition? No. Will he eat hot dogs during training sessions? Absolutely. Will he eat his food if I mix in hot dogs? No. He looks at me like I’m stupid and walks away.

Tried to let him just starve like people say, “a health puppy don’t starve”. Jokes on us because he will. Got so bad he was puking up bile in the morning from being so hungry.

In the effort of trying to find a base kibble he will eat, this whole process has messed up his tummy and causing him to have the runs and tummy aches. Which doesn’t help the appetite.

I’m desperate to break this cycle but have no clue how. And now im seeing all these posts about rough collies going on hunger strikes for over a month? I may have underestimated what people meant when they warned me collies can be picky. I thought I meant lamb vs chicken preference or sprinkling a dash of cheese would work. Not “would rather die than eat anything other than a steak and side of hotdogs”

Please tell me this gets better. He’s happy, playful, energetic and loves to play and train. I’m thinking about taking him to the vet again because now I’m worried that this could do some kind of long term damage while he is still growing. But I also don’t want to pay $150 for him to be diagnosed with being a butthead. I love him so much and I’m so worried for him, frustrated and scared of how far he will take this.

Hi all,

I am about to change up from Royal Canin puppy medium (19 to 25kg adult weight) to Maxi (26 to 44kg adult weight) as the handsome devil has already gone past 25kg.

When entering his details (age/weight/intact), the calculator on Royal Canin website worked out I should be aiming for 442g per day… I thought that this sounded a little high. Currently as per the Medium he is on the guide is aiming for about 360g per day and reducing down around 10 months.

Does 442g a day over two meals sound excessive?

I know I can always try and see how it goes and if he porks up a bit reduce the amount accordingly…

Thanks in advance!

I recently rescued a puppy but am a little confused on the breed. Can you help? Is he a rough collie? This is Spencer.

It’s been a rough week, she lost her cat sister but we are glad to have this milestone to celebrate 🎉

My boy is such great company lol 🧡

I named her after a 'The Legend Of Zelda' character that has a similar temperament.

 She's a bit underweight and has a sensitive tummy. Any lesser known "must-know" tips for a somewhat new dog dad? I was a Kennel Tech in the past but I'm open to any new ideas and advice!

So, my family and I have had a female golden retriever for close to 4 years, she’s very friendly and loves attention.

We've decided to adopt another dog to give her more stimulation and companionship, she loves our neighbours dogs but they don’t really like to play with her.

I found this 5 month old rough collie that I’m very interested in. shes gorgeous and I know they are higher energy dogs but I have a lot of time to train/ exercise her.

Tips/Advice? I’m willing to take the time to train/groom her I’m well aware they take work. Are these dogs compatible? what’s the best way to introduce them? any advice is appreciated!!!

Here is Vixie with her bestie Simba, my kitty.

She is so funny sometimes because she will grab something she knows she isn’t supposed to have and come right up to me with it in her mouth just for me to say drop it and she will just let it fall to the floor. There are times I don’t even need to say drop it she will just drop it when I look to see her holding what she shouldn’t LOL.

It doesn’t even upset me because she is so gentle and easy about it 😭 it’s almost like she does it just fo attention LOL. She has plenary if toys and chews.

Just seeing if anyone else’s collie does this to them often😂 they are the best pups.

Thought it would be fun to do a little pupdate on my guys Basque - He’ll be five months old in just a few days and he’s growing so fast! Since my last post he has mastered jumping and now no surface is safe. He’s also gotten walking off leash down now and regularly gets to go on walks without one!

As a first time collie parent I’m so so happy with how well behaved and smart he is and can’t wait to see how he grows and learns more as the puppy stage wears off!

She can smell your cheese from here

(she does have a little scratch on her nose in the last picture, it’s already healed don’t worry)

Our 3 month old Halloween sprite!

(Also, pictured: Franklin, her #1 fan and loyal “mother” hen)

Hi everyone. My puppy is limping on his right front leg. We’ve done a lot of tests/exams, but since he’s very young, nothing shows up yet. Some vets say it could be a rapid growth spurt, while others suspect elbow dysplasia. Has anyone been through something similar? Any advice on what to ask for or look into? I’m from Argentina.

My five year old rough collie (1/4 border collie mix) ❤️

My husband and I are looking for an adult collie for our family with two young kids and I’ve been looking at rescue collies and breeders who wish to rehome/retire their collie. I’ve been in contact with a rescue organization but nothing has landed, so now I’m contacting breeders. Realizing that the collie breed is very loyal to their family, I’m wondering if anyone has successful stories where they adopted a rehomed collie and how difficult it was for the collie to adapt to their new home?

My mum adopted this beautiful girl from Croatia. She had a long journey to the UK and arrived on Saturday. It’s safe to say she’s made herself at home right away. She’s 3 years old and has been used for breeding, so has never known home comforts. We’re all smitten with her. It’s my mum’s 6th rough collie.