In a message dated 5/23/2009 12:18:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time, arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: One thing they all had in common was an increase in appetite - Pred left them all STARVING. BUT Pred can also cause digestive upsets so I'm sure it's possible it can affect appetites. Why don't you ask your vet if you can give her something like Sucralfate or PEPCID A/C and see if that helps with her appetite. I had responded to Holly privately more or less with the same info. But, just thought of something that you could do Holly that is a natural appetite stimulant without giving more drugs. Get whole leaf aloe juice and give her 10 cc 30-40 mins prior to eating. It may take a couple of doses to kick the appetite in gear, but it does work and without meds or side affects. It soothes the digestive system also. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude"-William James **************A strong credit score is 700 or above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585033x1201462753/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=115&b cd=Maystrongfooter52309NO115) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================