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Originally Posted by AddieandMiaMom  Thank you, ladyjane. It is a scary diagnosis. The only reason I don't want to do the Hills is grain product in the food. Royal Canin would have the same issue. But, if we can't homecook for Dany, then I'll feed her what's best for her. If that food happens to be a grain food, so be it. I'm not sure why she put Dany on ID either other than the fact that it's wet food. But then I worry about her teeth. She's lost about seven teeth through dentals.
Dany is a puppy mill survivor and wasn't in the best condition when we adopted her. We worked so hard to make sure she was healthy.
What about treats? Are they no longer allowed? Or would a vet nutritionist make those recommendations as well? |
I have had plenty of pups on grains and they did quite well. When you have some time, take a look at the FAQs on this website that is run by a vet nutritionist and pay specific attention to her comments on grains.
PetDiets - VNC putting pets' health first!
Yes, my vet nutrionist does advise me on treats! A couple here and there do no harm as long as they are within the guidelines of what is healthy. I don't actually give many treats anyway...but for Cookie, I simply give her a piece of sweet potato for a treat and she loves it. Her basic diet (without supplements) is tilapia and sweet potatoes.
I have a couple of puppy mill survivors...this is nothing you have done! One of mine, Olivia, has a protein losing enteropathy...hers is in her kidneys. Just something that happens. Dany is lucky to have you.
