I almost killed my dog - with wrong food!

[River]

Topknot, so glad that your Mickey is coming home and OK. Dog foods can be very tricky. My German Shep has such a sensitive stomach. When we got him the breeder was feeding Innova which I'm told is a really good all natural food. Hunter never got used to it, his stools were soft and then got very runny. I switched him to Eukanuba which I know isn't supposed to be as good, but it really worked for him. Use what works!

[I Love My Baby]

Reese,

Actually I changed Chloe to that food because of her coat. But I am still getting the same problem, Flakey. I bought a dog detangler but i think it leaves residue. Do you know what brand is good? What is that expensive brand others use for their yorkies? Something ....christian....? Please help. I am getting very scared.

[Deegan's mom]

Oh, i feel so badf or you having to go through that. It's scary stuff. But who knew that just by changing foods could be so severe at times. And the poor baby Mickey too. I am glad that you both are doing better though.
Take care of each other.

[Reese]

Originally Posted by Gigi

Reese,

Actually I changed Chloe to that food because of her coat. But I am still getting the same problem, Flakey. I bought a dog detangler but i think it leaves residue. Do you know what brand is good? What is that expensive brand others use for their yorkies? Something ....christian....? Please help. I am getting very scared.

I am unsure of what to use at this point. I was giving her Eukanuba and then I read here once that it was not good and had a lot of fillers? I think I might try to give her the Nutro Ultra. But switching foods on her makes her VERY sick so this will have to be gradual.

Good Luck

Chiara

[crystalsmom]

Kim, I had the same thought you did about the hamberger - I always read skinless
boneless chicken breast with rice
Sandy Lemire book "Head to Tail Yorkies" has the best advise that
really works and since Crystal is 11 yrs old I have used alot of her
tips. Kidney Cleansing Diet. Non Fat Diet and Weight Gain Formula
but extreme weight loss in a pup could be liver shunt
The Vassar Yorkshire Terrier site has wonderful advise on all aspects of raising a
Yorkie (She and her husband both died on the same day not too long ago) This
woman was so talented I have never seen anything like the things she has made
for sale . Do take a look (I'm not sure if there is anything left) but you will never
ever believe what she has made. Joan and Crystal

[topknot]

Thanks Crystalsmom. I thought too that the chicken would be okay, but the vet said no! I had never fed Mickey chicken before and with the (gradual) change in diet twice - it was too much. Some dogs can handle it - others not.
T.

[Duke's mom]

Oh my goodness, what a fright you had!

I am so happy to hear that Mickey is on the road to recovery, and thank you for sharing your story with us because it is a good lesson for all of us.

[Rex'z momma]

use which food you and your babies like . i use nutro max and i like and rex likes it lol, rex is verry picky though, one day he will ONLY eat Nutro and the next he refuses nutro and will only eat Bill JAc. thank goodness he never got sick with this routine. sheesh!

[Trae Ann]

Luna and I send a hug to you and your baby! that is really scary. We are happy to hear he's going to be okay!
Thank you for posting your info about the food.

[azkaty]

Originally Posted by Simmy84

Oh, that´s so tragically, I´m happy that he is well again. We had the same problem with one of our bitches, she´s 3 years old and we gave her Royal Canine too. Last year all started: her stool was very soft and that all 2 weeks. The vet checked out all, blood... but didn´t found anything, so he gave us Royal Canine Intestinal. But everything was the same untill Christmas. She became really ill, threw up everything even water and no antibitica helped. Her liver was involved too, I don´t know how high the normal dates are, but her´s were 10 times higher. We really thought she would die. But then I called a friend who is good in Homeopathic things and she brought me three different medicines for my girl and told me to give her honeywater and puppymilk and it worked well. I had to give my bitch a medicine for her liver about a half year. Today she ok again and since that time we only give our dogs in the morning UniQ and we cook for them.

I was warned against the high protein food , because it can "burn out" the liver..I was told no more than 22-25 % protein. 33% is WAY TOO high..

[Marie]

Oh my gosh, that is so scary. Im so happy that Micky is doing better now. Gucci is a very picky eater, I havent found a food yet that she will eat. She is on NAtural Balance and she doesnt like it now. She hasnt being eating in the last couple of days. I have to give it to her on my hand and she only eats a little bit.SO i have bing giving her a bit of rice and boil chicken. I call the vet and i had an appointment next week. The vet told me that some pups loose their appetites on the summer. Im thinking to switch to innova evo. I just dont know what to do now after reading your post. I dont want my baby to get sick. TY so much for telling us. Once again im so happy he is feeling much better.

[topknot]

Thank you Marie. Yes, so far he is doing great. He is back to barking again and running/jumping around.
And yes, too much protein is poison to our breed. So everyone be careful. Here I had thought I was doing good by giving him the best I could and it was actually the worst.
T.

[babi1542]

I am so glad to hear that he is much better! Thank God! You gave us all something to think about. What works with one dog does not necessarily work with another.

[topknot]

Baby1582 - How true! Thank you all for the well wishes. I just wanted to get this out to you all as a reminder and Mickey is my all and without him I would miss him terribly, as I know you feel the same about your babies.
I love that picture of the yorkie with the pacy. I am headed out this morning to get one for my pups. I wonder if they will do the same thing.
T.

[Buddy]

Phew! I'm glad your baby is okay, that must hae been very scary for both of you! Me and Buddy are pleased to hear things are getting better. Buddy also sends puppy kisses and hugs for you and your baby!
-Jade