Why did my healthy dog scream eating dry food, then eat chicken?

Poor Sammy! She could have dental pain causing her to yelp when eating. Dental pain in dogs could be caused by severe gingivitis, a tooth root abscess, or broken or loose teeth. I would have her seen by a vet first thing on Monday to have her mouth examined. In the meantime, you can try feeding Sammy wet food, or you can soak her dry food in gently warmed low sodium beef or chicken broth.

I'm sorry your dog isn't doing well at the moment! It's good that she isn't vomiting, but I understand why you would be concerned that she isn't eating her normal food. There could be a couple of reasons why this is happening. Given that she is rubbing the underneath of her mouth on the carpet, it could be her mouth is painful. That would explain why she won't eat the dry food but will eat something softer such as chicken and rice. She could have a dental problem causing her pain, such as severe gingivitis, a tooth root abscess, or a broken tooth to name a few causes. It could also be that she is feeling nauseous and the chicken and rice is the only thing that settles her stomach. I would monitor her for now. Just offer her the chicken and rice tonight, but try the dry dog food again in the morning. If tomorrow she is still refusing to eat her dry food and rubbing her mouth on the carpet, I'd make an appointment with the vet for her to be seen. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

I'd tell your parents you spoke to a vet for free, and you were advised that he does need to see a vet. It's not normal at all for Koda to scream when yawning, and the fact he's not biting down to eat his kibble. He may stop eating from the pain, which will lead to weight loss. This has to be checked out by a vet, he won't grow out of this. Please have your parents take him into a vet today. Best of luck.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Rosie. See if she will allow you to look in her mouth. You even use something soft like a Q-tip to lift her lip. I am concerned that she has a painful mouth if she will only eat the soft food. Dental disease is very common in her breed. Ear infections do not typically affect a dog's appetite. Has she had any vomiting or diarrhea? This will make a dog not want to eat. Another condition common in small breed dogs is neck pain. This could explain her screaming as well. She will need to see a veterinarian when you are able. In the meantime, offer soft food. You can add warm water to soften it further. I hope this information helps!

It could simply be that swallowing the dry food is a little rougher on her throat and she is tender and thus not meowing as forcefully. Potentially she could have something going on that is causing the signs such as an infection or mass in the throat, however I doubt it is anything too serious. It would be best to have her examined by a vet to ensure there is nothing further going on.

It is possible that he has a painful tooth, that he swallowed too large a piece, or that he felt like he was choking. I would continue to keep an eye on Cosmo for a week. If you see any decrease in appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation, then he should be probably have a check up with your veterinarian.

An immediate check up is required as these signs seems to be compatible with a neurological problem. Intervertebral disc extrusion/protrusion in the cervical area can cause commonly nerve/spinal cord and meninges (around spinal cord) compression. The compression may be dynamic, showing up signs when moving the neck in certain postures. X rays and more specific and advanced imaging procedures may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.