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cinnamonmon · 09-08-2007, 09:15 AM

Cinammon is sick alot as I have posted before, usually allergies as well as a finicky digestive system. I have been to my vet so many times as she has had fairly frequent attacks of vomiting and diarrhea (as she had again last night). I feed her and my other two small dogs the same diet and they never get sick. I switiched to home feeding a few months ago which I mentioned to him at the last visit and he seemed to be pretty negative about it...though he really didnt say alot. He switched me to a Science diet special prescription food which she wouldnt eat at all, so I went back to home cooking. Recently I have been adding some raw bones as Ive read on here that they are good for them. Yesterday I bought some beef ribs and cut the meat off and gave them the bones which they loved. As they are very fatty, I even cut off some of the extra fat left on the bone. I cooked the meat and mixed it with rice and some canned food which I am trying to wean them on to as I am tired of home cooking and not sure they are getting the nutrients they need. She started vomiting last night again and has been miserable, thus the vet visit today who gave us an antispasmodic, but no other advice.
I have always used this vet and found him so compassionate when I had to put my older dog to sleep. But with this dog, he just isnt very helpful. When I mentioned the raw bones he was very upset. I mentioned that there are people out there who actually feed their dogs a whole raw diet and he said, "well there are alot of nuts out there." However, he never talked to me about what to feed her and when I tried to ask questions, I felt rushed. Why does she have such a reaction to the same foods my other Yorkie and Maltese tolerate well? What should I feed her? He is a very nice man, in general, but he is not helping me with this particular dog. I am tired of spending so much money but not getting answers. The other nice thing about him is his office is 2 minutes from my house. Just wondering if I should switch vets though I hate to/
The poor thing is finally asleep after being up all night...please say a prayer or send good wishes that she feels better.

09-08-2007, 09:15 AM	#1
cinnamonmon Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cincinnati Posts: 194	I think I need a new vet...am so frustrated, re: diet especially Cinammon is sick alot as I have posted before, usually allergies as well as a finicky digestive system. I have been to my vet so many times as she has had fairly frequent attacks of vomiting and diarrhea (as she had again last night). I feed her and my other two small dogs the same diet and they never get sick. I switiched to home feeding a few months ago which I mentioned to him at the last visit and he seemed to be pretty negative about it...though he really didnt say alot. He switched me to a Science diet special prescription food which she wouldnt eat at all, so I went back to home cooking. Recently I have been adding some raw bones as Ive read on here that they are good for them. Yesterday I bought some beef ribs and cut the meat off and gave them the bones which they loved. As they are very fatty, I even cut off some of the extra fat left on the bone. I cooked the meat and mixed it with rice and some canned food which I am trying to wean them on to as I am tired of home cooking and not sure they are getting the nutrients they need. She started vomiting last night again and has been miserable, thus the vet visit today who gave us an antispasmodic, but no other advice. I have always used this vet and found him so compassionate when I had to put my older dog to sleep. But with this dog, he just isnt very helpful. When I mentioned the raw bones he was very upset. I mentioned that there are people out there who actually feed their dogs a whole raw diet and he said, "well there are alot of nuts out there." However, he never talked to me about what to feed her and when I tried to ask questions, I felt rushed. Why does she have such a reaction to the same foods my other Yorkie and Maltese tolerate well? What should I feed her? He is a very nice man, in general, but he is not helping me with this particular dog. I am tired of spending so much money but not getting answers. The other nice thing about him is his office is 2 minutes from my house. Just wondering if I should switch vets though I hate to/ The poor thing is finally asleep after being up all night...please say a prayer or send good wishes that she feels better.