Originally Posted by gemy  Alright first for treats, veggies are a great treat, try all different kinds, my boys love carrots, beans, celery, sweet potatoe (you can get dried sweet potatoe), parsnips, et al. Most veggies are good, but NO ONIONs. Garlic is debatable, so I rarely add garlic to any homecooked treats I do.
My boys also love fruits. Blueberries, strawberries, bananas they just about die for. Apples I peel the skin off. Mangos, Papaya, pineapple et al.
No Raisins, currants, or figs. NO GRAPES. Watermelon is great too.
Neutering: I for sure would get a Full Blood Panel done, if the co-agulation test is something in addition to the Full Panel, then I would get that done too, particularly if your vet recommended one be done.
To neuter your pet or not, is a decision which should be made between you and your vet; taking into account "all" health concerns. Research for males in particular seem to indicate that there is no overweening health benefit to neutering.
If you decide or absolutely have to keep your boy intact, then I would ask the vet to guide me into what I should look for in terms of health issues with an un-neutered male. Testicular cancer although rare in un-neutered males does happen, so ask the vet what you should be looking for, as a responsible owner.
Some and I emphasize some, un-neutered males may mark more than neutered ones. And you would need to make sure your boy is NOT allowed to roam free off lead. Which I hope anyway you don't do.
The results of your BATS "might" be indicative of MVD. At this point for me I would be going to a specialist to see what they have to say, and to repeat the BATS, and then what ever other diagnostic tests are recommended.
Until I get a full assessment of the liver and or other critical organ functions I would not go with Raw. But once all test results are in, I would go with a canine nutritionist to establish a good raw diet. |