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The goal was to determine whether or not he had a thyroid condition or fluctuating sugar levels. Both conditions could cause grumpiness. The test results came back stating “no issues with the thyroid”. Yeah! The surprising results were in Khori’s sugar levels. His sugar level went down after he was fed instead of up. Although the veterinarian was unconcerned and insisted that food was not the issue, this put up a red flag for Cat. With more research Cat’s theory was confirmed. This relates to a condition where an individual lacks enough food to maintain proper sugar levels in the body. Armed with this information Cat experimented with Khori’s feeding program. She discovered he required more food as well as it needed to be spread out over the course of the day. This change in his feeding program made him a much happier boy.
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Again, I apologize since I know this isn't the point of the thread. In most cases food agression should be dealt with a behaviorist/trainer. In cases where there is a possible medical explanation for a behavior, I would fully explore that avenue to try to find a solution. I also would be doing so directly with my vet and not via my trainer. Has a vet named a medical condition that causes the fluctuation of his sugar levels? While the change in the feeding program has
helped (which is great) what if there was a
fix? Further what if there are other health concerns that can develop if his medical problem isn't correctly treated? There are disorders pertaining to glucose levels in dogs and humans that can have grave consequences if not monitored and treated very carefully. If it were me, I would be exhausting this avenue with a vet and not with a trainer.