Paw Pad Injury

[Yorkieluv]

Miko has LP too, probably about the same as Ellie May, and I don't give him anything specific for his joints because so many of them aren't really good for the liver. SAMe is supposed to be good for the joints in humans, I don't know if it has the same effect on dogs, but it would be a great thing if it does since you already give that to Ellie May.

There are many benefits to giving probiotics particularly to dogs who are on antibiotics periodically and dogs who are prone to yeast infections.

I know exactly what you mean about narrowing down the supplements. Right now, I have Miko on Denosyl which he gets in the morning, Milk thistle (I put a little in 3 of his meals so that he doesn't notice the taste), and Azodyl which contains probiotics and fiber. This is aside from lactulose and the vitamins that are put in his homecooked food. These are all necessary for him though.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

Miko has LP too, probably about the same as Ellie May, and I don't give him anything specific for his joints because so many of them aren't really good for the liver. SAMe is supposed to be good for the joints in humans, I don't know if it has the same effect on dogs, but it would be a great thing if it does since you already give that to Ellie May.

There are many benefits to giving probiotics particularly to dogs who are on antibiotics periodically and dogs who are prone to yeast infections.

I know exactly what you mean about narrowing down the supplements. Right now, I have Miko on Denosyl which he gets in the morning, Milk thistle (I put a little in 3 of his meals so that he doesn't notice the taste), and Azodyl which contains probiotics and fiber. This is aside from lactulose and the vitamins that are put in his homecooked food. These are all necessary for him though.

Is glucosamine hard on the liver?

[Yorkieluv]

It's derived from the outer shells of shrimp, lobster, crabs...It's not that it's necessarily hard on the liver, it just comes from sources that are not recommended.

[TLC]

Gosh, poor Ellie May - I think we need to do DNA, b/c I swear she and Roxy are related

I hope she heals soon...

[CupofDog]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

No.
She probably should be but there are so many supplements that are supposed to be good that at some point I think it is just too much.

She already gets Denosyl and fights me on it a little bit. She should be on fish oil but I haven't found one I like.

Now she may need something for her joints.
Sooo, I'm not opposed to the idea but I just want to be convinced that it is necessary and worth the expense and hassle.

You are probably right though.
Maybe they would help her.

For fish oil - every holistic practitioner I speak with reccomends Nordic Naturals. I actually use the same human Omega formula for me and my dogs. For probiotic, I use either PetFlora or Solgar acidophilous which is available at any GNC. open the capsule and sprinkle it on her breakfast.

Ella Bean tore her tiny paw when I first got her - I got some calendula ointment from the health food store, wrapped the paw in sterile cotton pads and used medical tape to secure the sterile pads. I made a tiny little boot for her. I left it on overnight and then replaced it with the same procedure the next morning. By day three it was closed, but still visible so I let her walk around at home with no bandage to air it out and when we went out for peeing, I made her another little boot.

I understand feeling like you may be overdoing the supplements, but I can't emphasize enough how much a probiotic does for our little one's health. Because they are so small, I do the Omega oil 3X a week and glucosamine for joint health 3X a week. I do probiotic everyday as it keeps the yeasties away!!

[Ellie May]

I am STILL looking for a USP approved fish oil with a good amount of DHA and EPA for Ellie. LOL. I think I gave up.

I'll see what Ellie's vet thinks about probiotics.

We'll probably skip the glucosamine for now (unless I start to worry about her knees).

Nicole, do you know that dogs in Roxy's line? I'm convinced they're at least distance cousins.

[CupofDog]

Check this out:
Award Winning

I don't know what USP means - but nordic naturals is pharmaceutical grade and I originally got it through my homeopath who is on the American Holistic Veterinary Association's board and he was a past president. He is EXTREMELY picky about what he recommends and he doesn't sell any of this, so he isn't making $$ off it.

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

I am STILL looking for a USP approved fish oil with a good amount of DHA and EPA for Ellie. LOL. I think I gave up.

I'll see what Ellie's vet thinks about probiotics.

We'll probably skip the glucosamine for now (unless I start to worry about her knees).

Nicole, do you know that dogs in Roxy's line? I'm convinced they're at least distance cousins.

I do have her Pedigree at home and I'll post it for you to look at

[DENISE517]

if she keeps getting infections, here is a solution that really works well and will help keep from so many vet visits. its for cocker spaniels since they have this problem alot. but it works awesome for any doggies.

Spaniel Ear Cleaner Recipe
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Ingredients:

White vinegar
Powdered boric acid
Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol)
Betadine antiseptic (or the generic version, known as Povidone-Iodine Solution)
Please note: do not use "Betadine Scrub", use "Betadine Solution"


Directions for mixing the solution together:

Pour 6 ounces of isopropyl alcohol in to a plastic applicator bottle.
Add 1/2 tablespoon of boric acid powder. Be careful not to get any boric acid
on your skin or clothes. If you do, wash it off immediately.
Add 2 ounces of white vinegar.

Shake the solution extremely well, until the boric acid powder is fully dissolved.
Once the powder is dissolved, add one teaspoon of the Betadine antiseptic, and
shake it up some more. Be careful not to get any Betadine on your skin or clothes.
If you do, wash it off immediately.

Squirt the solution inside your dog's ear until the ear canal is completely full.
Massage the outside of the ear to help slosh the cleaning solution around inside.
Hold the dog still for about a minute.

If you get any of the ear cleaning solution on your skin, wash it off as soon as possible.

Be sure to shake the solution up really well before each and every time you use it.
The boric acid has a tendency to settle at the bottom of the bottle.
Store at room temperature.

Use the cleaning solution daily until you start to see some improvement.
Gradually cut back to once per week when you are happy with the condition of the ear.
When the ear seems completely free of infection, you can go two weeks between treatments.




Warning: Do not use this ear cleaning solution on dogs with ruptured ear drums,
or on dogs with open sores or wounds in the ear area.
An ear exam by a veterinarian is recommended
prior to beginning treatment with this ear cleaning solution.

This recipe came to you from Jim & Kellyn Zimmerlin
California Cocker Spaniel breeder - The Zim Family