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Originally Posted by Ellie May  There is NO REASON that you cannot continue to make her food unless she is allergic to everything and the protein has to be hydrolyzed. When dogs have more than one health problem and they all need a special diet, homecooked is the way to go, so it fits the dog's needs.
Talk to a nutritionist.
They will be able to help you.
And skip the Royal Canin because besides it not being good, it will probably make her very itchy.
I do have to say again though, I think beef may have set Ellie off, so I think I would find something else. You can ask if egg is okay and maybe go to fish and, as a last resort, soy.
I still have a hard time believing that it is pancreatitis.
Pay special attention to her sugar (your vet will know this) because she is at increased risk for diabetes now. |
I agree with Crystal. No reason you can't homecook whatsoever.
I know for a fact that Susan Davis has her liver, kidney, pancreas, ibs/ibd, and cancer patients on REAL food diets - bc I talked to her about it when I worked with her for Marcel. She is wonderful. She works at a holistic vet practice - and the vet can even consult as well (for an add'l fee of course - but may be worth it at some point).
I'm sorry you're going through this Marci - I can tell you that working with Susan should put you greatly at ease, though. That was my experience with her - it was like a ton of bricks off of my shoulders. She is so confident and knowledgeable. Lauren (Mango's mom) also felt that same way working with her for Mango's pancreatitis bout (and, btw - Mango was on real food w/ Susan - fish).