Bacterial Infections???

[donnarod]

This was her first bully stick and she only chewed on it a few min.
If I start home feeding, should she take vitamins? The Animal Hospital that I go to has so many Vets and in an emergency, I never see her regular Dr.
She is doing great, the only treats other than the yorkie yummies are a few cheerios.

[donnarod]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Had she ever had bully sticks before this?
Was it a new one or had it been sitting around for awhile?

It was a new one that I ordered from Merrick, someone recommended them. Guess I need to spend more time on line learning about yorkie health.

[donnarod]

She is 16 months old.

[donnarod]

Originally Posted by spetersen816

I have a 5 month old and she has been having the same symptoms! I thought it was the food I was giving her, I recently had to change because I couldn't find the other brand. I'm glad I read your post. I was hoping to not have to take her to the vet, due to the cost, but will have to bite the bullet! Thank you! I'll make an apptointment today.

Please let us know about your baby. It was $80 for Tricksie's visit.

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by donnarod

It was a new one that I ordered from Merrick, someone recommended them. Guess I need to spend more time on line learning about yorkie health.

I give Merrick Bullystix all the time. Never had a problem. Merrick is a great company. Are you 100% positive it was the bullystix that was the problem?

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by donnarod

This was her first bully stick and she only chewed on it a few min.
If I start home feeding, should she take vitamins? The Animal Hospital that I go to has so many Vets and in an emergency, I never see her regular Dr.
She is doing great, the only treats other than the yorkie yummies are a few cheerios.

Yes, you have to supplement with homecooking and getting everything balanced is very difficult unless you use a good book.

[donnarod]

Not sure it was the Bully Stick but that was the only thing that changed in her diet... Lot of people give there babies Greenies with no problem and then others have a problem.

[lauraopi]

I would start by feeding brown rice, boiled chicken, steamed green beans. You can start to add other things too. But her digestive track and tummy need a good rest.

How do you know how much to feed when you home cook like that??

[donnarod]

She has been great for a few weeks, am switching her to Innova EVO and adding peas, carrots, green beans and diced potatoes with no salt. Will start her back on 1/2 teas. of low fat Activa also. I think that taking so much antibiotics, she needs the yogurt.
Got my Mobile Groomer back today, she was my Groomer for 16 years for Kojak, the mean Maltese, she had to quit grooming him 2 years ago because he was so nasty, and he did pass away. She didn't have an opening for Tricksie until today. She is very educated about dogs and many other animals. She recommended the Innova EVO also.

When Tricksie was so sick, boiled chicken breast and brown rice but had to gradually take her off of it because she only wanted chicken.
These Furbies

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by lauraopi

I would start by feeding brown rice, boiled chicken, steamed green beans. You can start to add other things too. But her digestive track and tummy need a good rest.

How do you know how much to feed when you home cook like that??

You count calories if you want to be exact.
Otherwise, some people just feed til their dog is at a good weight.