challenging behavior in a rescue dog

[Julie]

Can anyone help me repertorize overeating in a dog that has been rescued from an abusive environment in which it was starved/neglected? The first remedy I think of is Mag Carb, but I'd like to be thorough in trying to help my friend.

The dog will continue to eat to the point of throwing up, and refuses to leave the house without first drinking water (it was tied outside without shelter/food/water for long periods of time). She will also pick up and throw her food bowl against the stove in an effort to demand food, even after she has been fed. Apparently this behavior can go on for hours.

She was rescued in August and these behaviors have persisted.

Thanks for any advice!

Julie

[Joy Lucas]

I am thinking there are 2 issues here to consider

Are these sx presenting due to an emotional neglect, i.e. the dog is thinking this is its last meal ever and so cannot stop eating or is it due to some other clinical reason, i.e. physical such as a thyroid dysfunction.

Presumably you could have tests done for this to rule out any thyroid or any other clinical problem - some brain disorders can compel one to eat way beyond their needs, for example. If not then you have to put a full case together as you would normally anyway.

With all this in mind there are very many rx that could cure but a full case is required if you are able to present it.

Why Mag carb out of interest.

Joy

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