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Franceen · 02-09-2008, 02:29 PM

Hi abbie's mom,

Thanks SO much for all your advice and reassurance. It's much appreciated.

I gave Tootsy the worming medication and there is no sign of any worms in her poop, so this is not the cause of her itchy butt. I tried to feel her anal glands (she was outraged and gave me a 'do you MIND!' look) but I couldn't feel any swollen glands in that area. I am a bit puzzled now. I may take her to the vet.

She seems to be doing okay at the moment - still sleeping more than usual but, as you say others have found this in the beginning of the raw diet, I won't worry too much. The beef I gave her was totally lean and I diced it into small cubes.

You are braver than me, buying the tripe! I bought some dried tripe chews for Tootsy and when I opened the packet I almost threw up!! Not only did they look revolting (sort of spikey in some parts??!!) but the smell! They went straight into the garbage can. I bought her some CET chews and Orozyme chews for her teeth. She buried them both and has shown no further interest in them. I had also bought her 'Coachies', 'Thrive' real beef treats and 'It's me or the Dog' 100% natural baked treats. She didn't even bother to bury any of these - just sniffed them, gave me 'I'm NOT eating that' look and walked off with her little nose in the air! I bought her some liver treats and she actually loves them! (Yes, I am quickly going bankrupt) Now I am feeding raw, I don't have to worry about treats, do I? Meaty bones take their place?

Thanks again.

Luv

Franceen xx

02-09-2008, 02:29 PM	#8
Franceen YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 581	Hi abbie's mom, Thanks SO much for all your advice and reassurance. It's much appreciated. I gave Tootsy the worming medication and there is no sign of any worms in her poop, so this is not the cause of her itchy butt. I tried to feel her anal glands (she was outraged and gave me a 'do you MIND!' look) but I couldn't feel any swollen glands in that area. I am a bit puzzled now. I may take her to the vet. She seems to be doing okay at the moment - still sleeping more than usual but, as you say others have found this in the beginning of the raw diet, I won't worry too much. The beef I gave her was totally lean and I diced it into small cubes. You are braver than me, buying the tripe! I bought some dried tripe chews for Tootsy and when I opened the packet I almost threw up!! Not only did they look revolting (sort of spikey in some parts??!!) but the smell! They went straight into the garbage can. I bought her some CET chews and Orozyme chews for her teeth. She buried them both and has shown no further interest in them. I had also bought her 'Coachies', 'Thrive' real beef treats and 'It's me or the Dog' 100% natural baked treats. She didn't even bother to bury any of these - just sniffed them, gave me 'I'm NOT eating that' look and walked off with her little nose in the air! I bought her some liver treats and she actually loves them! (Yes, I am quickly going bankrupt) Now I am feeding raw, I don't have to worry about treats, do I? Meaty bones take their place? Thanks again. Luv Franceen xx