Yes, Melody is a pretty name for a very pretty girl. I chose it because it's from a song lyric that says, "You are the Melody in my life, you are the song." So her AKC papers have her full name as Melody In My Life....and she is. I don't have a picture I can post because they are either paper photos or on my cell phone, which is only an emergency cell and doesn't have the capabilities to e-mail a photo.
Regarding the heart worm med, she's been on Interceptor (milbemycin) since the other brands gave her more side effects than this one. I've always blamed the once a month dosing on her GI problems since her sick days were right around the time of administering the heart worm pill. The nutritionist has 6 spaniels and not one gets heart worm meds. She tests them twice a year and suggested I do the same so her stomach isn't taxed further with the parasiticide.
When the Vet called back, he had a valid point on the appetite stimulant. He'd prefer monitoring her eating progress to determine that she's responding to treatment rather than artificially making her eat more.
I asked him about Hills and why his practice doesn't carry it. He said they haven't improved their formula in years and other brands have surpassed what they offer. He does have patients who order Hills ID through their on line store, but it's because their pet was on it previously and doing well, so they just keep it available for them.
Melody perked up with the B-12 drops and finished 1/2 can of the Royal Canin today. I think this is great for the first day. So relieved. I want her to keep it down though so it can give her nourishment and continue improving. I'll keep you posted.. Yorkie people are great! Thanks. |