How to get fussy whippet-thing to eat!

[Fools Motto]

She has generally speaking been a very good eater, so it's never been an issue before.
She is, seemingly well, her nose is cool and damp, her coat is shiny and she enjoys her walks (when it's not raining) and she is going to the loo just fine.
She had her season end of may-mid june, and was a bit 'precious' throughout, but nothing of major concern, just liked and wanted her own space. Since, however, she is not interested in food. I thought she was just bored of the kibble, (she has chappie too because she loved it a few months ago and it suits the spaniel digestive issues) so have added many tasty things, but she licks it, reluctantly has a few bites and then just walks away. I can't leave food down, or the spaniel will devour the lot. Mince meat is my best option at the moment, but she will only take a few mouthfuls with a bit of enthusiasm and then seems to get bored of eating. She will constantly go to look out of the patio windows to look for the neighbours cats - bane of my life. I tried to give her some egg for breakfast, but she had a few laps and then walked away. However, she likes her chew, so I don't think there is anything ''teeth wise'' which I had thought about (and I've looked in her mouth).
She is a skinny dog anyway, she's getting slightly thinner. I know vets say they won't starve themselves, but you can't help but worry.
Is this a hormonal thing do you think? She will be speyed in september.
Can anyone suggest anything?

 

[twiggy2]

Loss of appetite after a season would be a vet check for me, I would want to rule out pyometra, it could be a phantom pregnancy, any change in behaviour after a season can be cause for concern, hopefully it's nothing but worth checking.

 

[angrybird1]

Loss of appetite after a season would be a vet check for me, I would want to rule out pyometra, it could be a phantom pregnancy, any change in behaviour after a season can be cause for concern, hopefully it's nothing but worth checking.

Defiantly, A vet check tomorrow. Pyometra is a emergancy. Maybe a phantom. Any sign of milk? Is there any chance she got a chance to mate?

 

[Fools Motto]

No sign of any phantoms, no milk, her teats are very small. (I've just double checked for peace of mind!!) There is no way she got mated, I've been with her at all times when 'out'. She's been on the lead. I've thought of pyometra, and ruled it out - there is no discharge, no swelling, she is well and just as enthusiastic about everything as normal - apart from food. She'll eat scraps and treats in her usual delicate time, just not in her food bowl!
I will phone vets though, and just get a check. She does make me worry more as this is going on longer than I hoped.

 

[angrybird1]

I would get vet to rule out pyometra. They can get closed pyo with very little symptoms until it is very serious. They don't always have discharge etc.

 

[twiggy2]

As above pyo does not always have discharge amd a closed pyo can be more serious

 

[Fools Motto]

Got new food today to try. She ate it all and didn't get distracted by searching for cats while eating either, so positive progress. I will still talk to the vets though. I'm worrying that as she is licking herself, it could be another symptom of pyometra??

 

[angrybird1]

Yes it could possibly be a sign of it. Could be lots of other things too. Best to get vet to check her over as you are doing.

 

[Fabforester]

She has generally speaking been a very good eater, so it's never been an issue before.
She is, seemingly well, her nose is cool and damp, her coat is shiny and she enjoys her walks (when it's not raining) and she is going to the loo just fine.
She had her season end of may-mid june, and was a bit 'precious' throughout, but nothing of major concern, just liked and wanted her own space. Since, however, she is not interested in food. I thought she was just bored of the kibble, (she has chappie too because she loved it a few months ago and it suits the spaniel digestive issues) so have added many tasty things, but she licks it, reluctantly has a few bites and then just walks away. I can't leave food down, or the spaniel will devour the lot. Mince meat is my best option at the moment, but she will only take a few mouthfuls with a bit of enthusiasm and then seems to get bored of eating. She will constantly go to look out of the patio windows to look for the neighbours cats - bane of my life. I tried to give her some egg for breakfast, but she had a few laps and then walked away. However, she likes her chew, so I don't think there is anything ''teeth wise'' which I had thought about (and I've looked in her mouth).
She is a skinny dog anyway, she's getting slightly thinner. I know vets say they won't starve themselves, but you can't help but worry.
Is this a hormonal thing do you think? She will be speyed in september.
Can anyone suggest anything?

When the vets have given her the all clear and it turns out she is just a fusspot sighthound, go for a small amount of sardines in her food, and I mean small. In my experience, this works a Lot. We swore by Millies Wolfheart and a sardine for our whippets and they adored it.