Opinions wanted...

[diggy4]

Okay, Diggy will be 13 weeks on Tuesday. I have had him since he was 8 weeks and fought with feeding him everyday. I have home cooked, tried 4 different kibbles, basically fed him ANYTHING I could get him to eat being he has seizures if he doesnt eat and blood sugar gets low. I really push his kibble in hopes he gets all the proper nutrition. The only food he will eat is Innova Evo. Is this nutritious enuff for my baby?? I know is real high in protein but he has had bile acid test and blood test his liver is perfect. So should I be concerned about the high protein? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[red98vett]

to be honest If I were you and that's the only food he'll eat I'd feed it to him - as long as it's NOT on the recall list ....you can ask your vet if it's nutritionally good for him

[marcerella02]

if it is all you can get in him... do it.. but you might want to try giving him snacks during the day like yogurt or apples or carrotts...

[iloveemmy]

I have had good luck with bits of cheese, carrots, cottage cheese, and a small bit of egg white (from a boiled egg).

[diggy4]

I just hope it has enough in it for him to grow healthy.....he does the snack thing yogurt, cheerios, fruits veggies....im just scared it may not b enuff! He is gaining weight and growing like a weed....he's my lil teapot!!!!

[jvwheeler]

Anything is better than nothing. Question though. Others on here with babies that have blood sugar problems talk about Nutrical. Do you give Diggy Nutrical?

[paulapoo]

Hey paranoia Paula, It's the other Paranoia Paula... It sounds like you found out for sure it's his sugar that is causing the seizures. I bet you feel a little better knowing it's not his liver or something worse. I agree with the others about "if that's all he'll eat, then let him eat it". As long as his liver tests stay normal, I wouldn't think there would be a problem.

[xlaurenashley]

Originally Posted by diggy4

Okay, Diggy will be 13 weeks on Tuesday. I have had him since he was 8 weeks and fought with feeding him everyday. I have home cooked, tried 4 different kibbles, basically fed him ANYTHING I could get him to eat being he has seizures if he doesnt eat and blood sugar gets low. I really push his kibble in hopes he gets all the proper nutrition. The only food he will eat is Innova Evo. Is this nutritious enuff for my baby?? I know is real high in protein but he has had bile acid test and blood test his liver is perfect. So should I be concerned about the high protein? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

you should go to a pet supply store and buy nutri-stat by tomlyn. its a high calorie food supplement that contains omega acids for improved nutrition. it should boost your puppy's appetite. when i got my little yorkie, he was not eating much. by putting a dime size amount on your finger, your puppy will find it irrestible and he/she will have an increased appetite.

[Anna Banana]

I'd say that the fact that he's eating is the most important thing. Ask for your vets advice, and maybe keep trying to track down a better food, but for now keep feeding the Innova Evo. Good luck!

[diggy4]

Originally Posted by xlaurenashley

you should go to a pet supply store and buy nutri-stat by tomlyn. its a high calorie food supplement that contains omega acids for improved nutrition. it should boost your puppy's appetite. when i got my little yorkie, he was not eating much. by putting a dime size amount on your finger, your puppy will find it irrestible and he/she will have an increased appetite.

is that the same as nutrical?

[diggy4]

Originally Posted by Anna Banana

I'd say that the fact that he's eating is the most important thing. Ask for your vets advice, and maybe keep trying to track down a better food, but for now keep feeding the Innova Evo. Good luck!

I am happy with the food in general and my 2 year old is on it....I am just nervous that diggy isnt getting what he needs as a pup. Im tinking ur right as long as he's eating.....let him eat.

[diggy4]

Originally Posted by paulapoo

Hey paranoia Paula, It's the other Paranoia Paula... It sounds like you found out for sure it's his sugar that is causing the seizures. I bet you feel a little better knowing it's not his liver or something worse. I agree with the others about "if that's all he'll eat, then let him eat it". As long as his liver tests stay normal, I wouldn't think there would be a problem.

His liver test were 5 pre 7 post (bile acid) so no worries there for now. Just hypo. ANd heck yes I was relieved. He was killing me with worry. I always find something to worry about tho.....being I AM paranoid lol. I really connat complain except about his potty training philosophy....It's I pee where I wanna....So There! I thinks he's gonna be a teapot yorkie....he is as wide as he is tall (seriously)

How are your babies???? If u dont wanna get into it in here PM me! Take care girl!!!!

[diggy4]

Originally Posted by jvwheeler

Anything is better than nothing. Question though. Others on here with babies that have blood sugar problems talk about Nutrical. Do you give Diggy Nutrical?

He gets tiny amount of nutrical 2 times a day! Thank you for helping!

[Wylie's Mom]

Innova Evo is an excellent food. It is high in protein - but - interestingly, alot of holistic vets/homecookers use higher protein (in the 40 % range).

To balance, what if you feed some white rice w/ the kibble? That would bring the % of protein, per serving, down - you could do 2/3 kibble and 1/3 grain and that should help in bringing down the high protein.

If you're concerned about his nutrition, you could also add a multi-vitamin, some Missing Link. And, since you know he's prone to hypo, are you giving him Nutrical between meals? He's really young - I'd suggest a pea size Nutrical immed. after he wakes in a.m., between meals (if you can), and def. before bed. I'd also try to feed him every 3-4 hours given his age and hypo tendencies.