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Originally Posted by tripsplus6  I totally agree about needing expert nutritional management and that Rosie needs supplements on such a strict diet that I am doing. I called the IM specialist office today and talked to the tech, she will check with dr but I havent heard back. I think their thought is that this strict home cooked diet will only be for a couple of weeks while the Prednisolone and ultra low fat gets the inflammation under control and she can absorb the protein at the same time. She goes back on Wed and will have bloodwork then so he is probably planning to address all this then. I've explained my concern with both vets regarding feeding so much protein (since she eats well, it's easy to do but I fear it is too much but they said its not a problem.). I feed her the white potatoes too for carbs and filling her up and keeping her weight up. I just don't see how she can heal and get healthier without more nutrients as well. She gets the Proviable sprinkles (pre and pro biotics) but that is what the ER gave us when they did the abdominal tap, it's not from the IM specialist, but I told him she is on that. I am being so careful and so strict about everything in her diet, she eats several small meals per day, but I would hate to have things go badly simply because she needs something as basic as a vitamin added. |
Honestly, if it were me, I would either do a consult with a vet nutritionist or go with prescription food.
My Kiche is doing well on Royal Canin Gastro Low fat. (I think I posted that the other day).
It is more than just supplements...you really need to know calorie content and also the proper balance of carbs/proteins. It just isn't good to guess especially with a dog with PLE. I did not give my Cookie large amounts of protein. It was actually pretty small. The big issue is fat content. They do need some fat but very tiny amount.
Hope the appt goes well this week!