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08-08-2011, 09:37 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
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| =) Need a little help?! (= Hi everyone! My name is Kymm and I am new here! So glad to find this site. . . I think I was up half the night reading the great information! (*Well as much as I could!) I have a seven year old male Yorkie fur baby named Bonzai. I rescued Bonzai (Boni for short) from his original owners 4 years ago when they were going to drop him off at <gasp> the POUND. He was "marking" in their home and the "Dad" had enough of it. (* I should mention that since coming home with me he has rarely if ever "marked" in our home and I think he was just expressing his dissatisfaction with them and a lack of attention!) Anyway - Boni has some health issues - luxating patella, bad teeth and a growth on his left front leg that was described to me by the vet as an overgrown "birthmark" (sorry can't recall the actual name.) He also has an extremely sensitive stomach. EXTREMELY! He vomits/diarrhea very easily if his diet is changed. I have bought every brand of dog food on the market - organic, expensive, cheap - all of it!! He refuses everything except Purina Moist 'n' Meaty soft food (Looks like ground hamburger/turkey meat.) I am sure this is not the healthiest option for him and I decided to prepare his food for him. I tried several different recipes for him and while he seemed to love them within two days he had diarrhea and on the 2nd day of one he was vomiting rice (whole grains). Then he refuses to eat anymore and we go back to the standby Moist 'n' Meaty. I feel like this is equated to only feeding my daughter Mac 'n' Cheese when I know she has other nutritional needs. We give him glucosamine for his joint health/prevent pain. He doesn't enjoy chewies or treats because of his teeth issues and I just feel like there is something more that I could be doing for him or offering him! Any similar experiences? Any suggestions? Thanks so much for listening to me vent! =) It's hard being a Mommie when you don't know what to do! =) |
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08-08-2011, 12:15 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas
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| I am happy you rescued him! Have you consulted your vet in regard to having a dental done? That may very possibly have alot to do with what food he is able to eat. He may very well be in pain due to the condition of his teeth.
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08-08-2011, 12:35 PM | #3 | |
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Also how does he do on the purina? Is he healthy when he is on that? What does the vet say about his diet? I am not familiar with the ingredients of the moist and meaty... But if he does well on it and the vet has no concerns I would stick with what he is healthiest on. If the vet has concerns about the food then maybe he can recommend something else, maybe a prescription diet would be better.
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08-08-2011, 01:12 PM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
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| Bonzai He is seeing the vet regarding his teeth situation. My concern also that he was in pain. Vet assured me that with antibiotics and the removal of one tooth that was really bad, he is doing better. I just worry. =) He maintains his weight with this food (usually) and it doesn't seem to upset his stomach. I have read the ingredients and as far a regular pet food goes, I assume it's okay. I just worry when he looks like his weight fluctuates, etc. Of course his mommie's weight does that too, so I guess this is somewhat normal. Do you have any ideas for soft healthy treats that might be gentle on his stomach that he could enjoy. His vet has no concerns, guess it's just my Mommie-ness kicking in and wanting the best for him. Thank you for your input. . . it is ALWAYS welcomed! |
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