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kjc · 08-17-2013, 03:13 PM

Glad his bloodwork came back good.

Sometimes the food at the bottom of the bag can get moldy... depends on how it is handled and stored... from manufacturing to home.

Jacksmom052709 · 08-18-2013, 03:29 PM

Teri, I just saw this post about Shelby-Dale. I am so sorry he has not been feeling well. Hope you can figure out what it is. Initially I was thinking some kind of allergy and with the photo you posted, I was also thinking ringworm. Hoping the meds the vet gave for the rash clears that up. I would consider changing his food to a non-grain/gluten free food. We have been feeding Spot's Stew but just picked up samples of 4 Health. Whatever is keeping Shelby-Dale from feeling well, I hope the cause is discovered soon and he is back to his old self soon! Keeping y'all in my thoughts and prayers.

msyorktown · 08-18-2013, 03:49 PM

Teri I am just now reading this...I'm so sorry Shelby-Dale is not feeling well. I do hope you can get some answers soon and he will be back to his old self again. ((HUGGZZ))

lynzy420 · 08-18-2013, 05:16 PM

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Ter I would switch the food and send it in for analysis, I really would...hope all is going well.

Marhcarter · 08-19-2013, 01:51 PM

Just checking back to see how the vet visit went. Glad the bloodwork is ok. I'm with the others that have suggested changing him to gluten-free anyway, just to see how he does. As I have said before, Huey used to vomit for no reason several times a week when he ate Purina one, but once we changed to BB Freedom grain free, that stopped completely. Shelby Dale may just be developing a sensitivity to glutens without actually having any type of true diagnosis like Celiac disease.
I hope he feels better soon!

MandiesMom · 08-19-2013, 06:22 PM

Hey y'all. Well, he seems to be getting better. He pooped this morning for the first, and still only, time since Friday. He has eaten dinner, reluctantly and late, for 2 nights in a row. No more throwing up and he's been off the cerenia sinc Friday.

He still isn't eating as much as normal so I am hoping that's why we have lack of poop.

I am definitely transitioning him over to grain free...gotta do it gradual as this is the only food he's ever eaten in all his 4 years.

Marhcarter · 08-19-2013, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MandiesMom

Hey y'all. Well, he seems to be getting better. He pooped this morning for the first, and still only, time since Friday. He has eaten dinner, reluctantly and late, for 2 nights in a row. No more throwing up and he's been off the cerenia sinc Friday.

He still isn't eating as much as normal so I am hoping that's why we have lack of poop.

I am definitely transitioning him over to grain free...gotta do it gradual as this is the only food he's ever eaten in all his 4 years.

Verbena · 08-19-2013, 06:29 PM

Glad to hear he is getting better. Sending out good thoughts

dawn27 · 08-20-2013, 04:59 PM

Thanks for the update Terri . . . So happy that he is doing better !

lynzy420 · 08-20-2013, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MandiesMom

Hey y'all. Well, he seems to be getting better. He pooped this morning for the first, and still only, time since Friday. He has eaten dinner, reluctantly and late, for 2 nights in a row. No more throwing up and he's been off the cerenia sinc Friday.

He still isn't eating as much as normal so I am hoping that's why we have lack of poop.

I am definitely transitioning him over to grain free...gotta do it gradual as this is the only food he's ever eaten in all his 4 years.

Terri how is Shelby doing?

MandiesMom · 08-22-2013, 11:58 AM

Sorry I haven't updated in a while.

I'm still not satisfied that he's 100% but hubby thinks he is. He is running full force and chasing motorcycles, the mail truck, and squirrels. And, he pooped where I could see it last night and it looked perfectly normal. So, I know he doesn't have a blockage. He has not thrown up any more. BUT, in my opinion, he is still not quite himself (energy wise) in the evenings. And he is not eating 1/2 as much as he had been. I changed him over to blue buffalo (which is gonna put me on ramen noodles to counteract the cost lol).

Anyway, I said, I will wait to see if it's the antibiotics affecting his appetite. He has a couple of more days on them. Then, if nothing else changes, I'll take him back to the vet.

I'm probably being that crazy dog lady at this point..hubby thinks I am...but I know my boy. He's not 100% himself but I'm praying the vet is right and it's the antibiotics.

joyce evans · 08-22-2013, 01:15 PM

Oh..hope he gets better soon!!

MandiesMom · 08-23-2013, 10:02 AM

So, update. After $60 for a 30 lb bag of Blue Buffalo, which will MAYBE last a week and a half lol...last night he ate all of his food in one sitting, he pooped this morning, and hubby said he ate all of his breakfast (this part is huge because he hasn't eaten breakfast in a week).

Not sure what I'm going to do. That is an enormous amount of money on just food, but I swear it was the best $60 I ever spent. I'm going to finish this bag out and go from there. I may have to start cooking for him myself, but I am not much of a cooker. The only alternative is me and hubby eating ramen noodles from now on. I'm game but I'm not so sure he will go for it.

We'll see. Our babies come first to both of us and I think after this morning, even hubby sees that it was money well spent.

kjc · 08-23-2013, 10:10 AM

When feeding the premium foods, they can eat less and get better nutrition... check the feeding instructions on the bag. 1 cup of Purina may equal 1/2 - 3/4 cup of BB. You can also add about 20% of veggies to help him feel full.

lynzy420 · 08-23-2013, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MandiesMom

So, update. After $60 for a 30 lb bag of Blue Buffalo, which will MAYBE last a week and a half lol...last night he ate all of his food in one sitting, he pooped this morning, and hubby said he ate all of his breakfast (this part is huge because he hasn't eaten breakfast in a week).

Not sure what I'm going to do. That is an enormous amount of money on just food, but I swear it was the best $60 I ever spent. I'm going to finish this bag out and go from there. I may have to start cooking for him myself, but I am not much of a cooker. The only alternative is me and hubby eating ramen noodles from now on. I'm game but I'm not so sure he will go for it.

We'll see. Our babies come first to both of us and I think after this morning, even hubby sees that it was money well spent.

Awesome news Teri!

08-17-2013, 03:13 PM	#31
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Glad his bloodwork came back good. Sometimes the food at the bottom of the bag can get moldy... depends on how it is handled and stored... from manufacturing to home. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

08-18-2013, 03:29 PM	#32
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	Teri, I just saw this post about Shelby-Dale. I am so sorry he has not been feeling well. Hope you can figure out what it is. Initially I was thinking some kind of allergy and with the photo you posted, I was also thinking ringworm. Hoping the meds the vet gave for the rash clears that up. I would consider changing his food to a non-grain/gluten free food. We have been feeding Spot's Stew but just picked up samples of 4 Health. Whatever is keeping Shelby-Dale from feeling well, I hope the cause is discovered soon and he is back to his old self soon! Keeping y'all in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

08-18-2013, 03:49 PM	#33
msyorktown ♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,912 Blog Entries: 2	Teri I am just now reading this...I'm so sorry Shelby-Dale is not feeling well. I do hope you can get some answers soon and he will be back to his old self again. ((HUGGZZ)) __________________ Jacqui, mom to Raelle , Orion , Jersey and Gizmo https://www.facebook.com/PreciousPawzGroomingSpa http://jlevy.scentsy.ca

08-18-2013, 05:16 PM	#34
lynzy420 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 7,652	306 Complaints and Reviews about Pedigree Pet Foods Ter I would switch the food and send it in for analysis, I really would...hope all is going well. __________________ The Above advice/comments/reviews are my personal opinions based on my own experience/education/investigation and research and you can take them any way you want to......Or NOT!!!

08-19-2013, 01:51 PM	#35
Marhcarter ♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga Posts: 3,333	Just checking back to see how the vet visit went. Glad the bloodwork is ok. I'm with the others that have suggested changing him to gluten-free anyway, just to see how he does. As I have said before, Huey used to vomit for no reason several times a week when he ate Purina one, but once we changed to BB Freedom grain free, that stopped completely. Shelby Dale may just be developing a sensitivity to glutens without actually having any type of true diagnosis like Celiac disease. I hope he feels better soon! __________________ Huey's mom, Marilyn :When a day starts & ends with puppy kisses, I can handle anything that comes in between!

08-19-2013, 06:22 PM	#36
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Hey y'all. Well, he seems to be getting better. He pooped this morning for the first, and still only, time since Friday. He has eaten dinner, reluctantly and late, for 2 nights in a row. No more throwing up and he's been off the cerenia sinc Friday. He still isn't eating as much as normal so I am hoping that's why we have lack of poop. I am definitely transitioning him over to grain free...gotta do it gradual as this is the only food he's ever eaten in all his 4 years. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

08-19-2013, 06:29 PM	#38
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Glad to hear he is getting better. Sending out good thoughts __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

08-20-2013, 04:59 PM	#39
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for the update Terri . . . So happy that he is doing better ! __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

08-22-2013, 11:58 AM	#41
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I'm still not satisfied that he's 100% but hubby thinks he is. He is running full force and chasing motorcycles, the mail truck, and squirrels. And, he pooped where I could see it last night and it looked perfectly normal. So, I know he doesn't have a blockage. He has not thrown up any more. BUT, in my opinion, he is still not quite himself (energy wise) in the evenings. And he is not eating 1/2 as much as he had been. I changed him over to blue buffalo (which is gonna put me on ramen noodles to counteract the cost lol). Anyway, I said, I will wait to see if it's the antibiotics affecting his appetite. He has a couple of more days on them. Then, if nothing else changes, I'll take him back to the vet. I'm probably being that crazy dog lady at this point..hubby thinks I am...but I know my boy. He's not 100% himself but I'm praying the vet is right and it's the antibiotics. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

08-22-2013, 01:15 PM	#42
joyce evans YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: houston Posts: 1,519	Oh..hope he gets better soon!! __________________ Hannah's Mom

08-23-2013, 10:02 AM	#43
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	So, update. After $60 for a 30 lb bag of Blue Buffalo, which will MAYBE last a week and a half lol...last night he ate all of his food in one sitting, he pooped this morning, and hubby said he ate all of his breakfast (this part is huge because he hasn't eaten breakfast in a week). Not sure what I'm going to do. That is an enormous amount of money on just food, but I swear it was the best $60 I ever spent. I'm going to finish this bag out and go from there. I may have to start cooking for him myself, but I am not much of a cooker. The only alternative is me and hubby eating ramen noodles from now on. I'm game but I'm not so sure he will go for it. We'll see. Our babies come first to both of us and I think after this morning, even hubby sees that it was money well spent. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

08-23-2013, 10:10 AM	#44
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	When feeding the premium foods, they can eat less and get better nutrition... check the feeding instructions on the bag. 1 cup of Purina may equal 1/2 - 3/4 cup of BB. You can also add about 20% of veggies to help him feel full. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity