Unusual Feeding Habits

[footheblue]

Can anyone help?

We have 2 cute Cavalier King Charles, that are in excellent health and bundles of joy. they are 1 year old and brothers.

Now our problem arises when it comes to feeding times. One of them (Charlie) eats as a dog should, but the other (Bertie) behaves very strangely.

Instead of getting stuck into his meal, he seems to adopt a defensive, guarding posture next to his bowl whilst looking jealously at his brother eating away. At times Bertie will try to intimidate Charlie away from his food. The behaviour is at its worst when Bertie will give up completely, retire to his bed and not eat at all.

We are concerned that Charlie will eat too much and it is getting more difficult to get Bertie to eat.

Can anyone explain this behaviour or offer us any help?

They are currently eating Pedigree wet and dry (mixed).

Thanks guys

 

[lurcherman]

FEED THEM IN DIFFERANT ROOMS

 

[dana]

i agree feed them in different rooms mate

 

[jean.dunbar]

I would agree with feeding them as far apart as pos. Someone fed in a crate or something. I have a whippet who growls from whenever her food is put down till she is finished and she's always last finished because of her behaviour. Something has made it necessary for her to protect her food. Your cavi sounds a bit like this. Try to remove his perceived threat, i.e. his need to protect, and hopfully he will feel safe enough to eat. :luck:

 

[whippetsrus]

Feed them seperately.

 

[jezza]

Ditto to what everyone else has said. Feed in different rooms or at least opposite sides of the room :luck: