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lplord · 10-22-2007, 07:25 PM

Yes, I boil the hamburger.

7TimesBlessed · 10-23-2007, 06:19 AM

...have you looked into the digestive enzymes? I personally don't think it is "normal" to have recurring gastric problems unless it has not been treated properly..........if you are cooking his food the enzymes are being killed.....ultimately his immune system is breaking down because of this....if you could get him healthy again he could fight off this problem....I am so sorry if I am overwhelming you w this but if you could just read up on enzymes and get a better understanding then you would be able to take control of this situation....it is really quite fixable........my yorkie is 9 yrs old and I hope to have her at least 9 more yrs and then some...and I want her in good health so she has enjoyable years not years of pain.....your little guy just looks so adorable that my heart goes out to him and you..........all the best.........

lplord · 10-23-2007, 06:31 AM

Hey, thanks for the info. I am looking into the digestive enzymes now, I think the vegetable version is the best vs the animal enzymes. Is that correct? I do soak the kibble in warm water, not boiling water. I heat the water in the microwave for 1 minute and then place the kibble in and let it soak until it is semi-soft. Would that kill the enzymes? They love it that way. Let me know what you think! Thanks for all your help.

7TimesBlessed · 10-23-2007, 08:20 AM

hi.............so so glad you are looking into the enzymes.....I think one of the other YT members may have PM'd you regarding the enzymes....she is much more knowledgable (sp?) about them and has given me some great information to pass on to two people I know....one whose poodle has cancer and another whose maltese was diagnosed w "protein losing enteropathy"....they are both only 6yrs old....because I feed the raw diet my yorkie is getting the enzymes naturally so that is why I don't want to give you any advice on enzyme therapy as I never have done this but know of people who have w amazing results.........if the other YT'er hasn't PM'd you let me know and I will contact her........she has two yorkies who recently were dramatically turned around health wise so she is very excited about the enzymes............keep us posted............

7TimesBlessed · 10-23-2007, 08:24 AM

.......p.s.....I just reread your post....regarding the kibble ....the warm water will not kill the enzymes....they are already killed.........kibble is baked during the process of making it kibble so the enzymes are already killed....because you are not getting any enzymes in what you are feeding you will need to get the enzymes somehow....thus the enzyme therapy......

lplord · 10-23-2007, 12:57 PM

I just picked up so Prozyme. I hope that will work. If this is not a good one let me know. I live in an area where the are not alot of places to get such great products, although if I need to I can try the internet.

dwerten · 10-27-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by lplord

I just picked up so Prozyme. I hope that will work. If this is not a good one let me know. I live in an area where the are not alot of places to get such great products, although if I need to I can try the internet.

if it is enzymes you are using get them from doniasea@aol.com as she has a pure form of these and very good quality and she can ship to you

10-22-2007, 07:25 PM	#16
lplord Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 39	Yes, I boil the hamburger.

10-23-2007, 06:19 AM	#17
7TimesBlessed YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 311	...have you looked into the digestive enzymes? I personally don't think it is "normal" to have recurring gastric problems unless it has not been treated properly..........if you are cooking his food the enzymes are being killed.....ultimately his immune system is breaking down because of this....if you could get him healthy again he could fight off this problem....I am so sorry if I am overwhelming you w this but if you could just read up on enzymes and get a better understanding then you would be able to take control of this situation....it is really quite fixable........my yorkie is 9 yrs old and I hope to have her at least 9 more yrs and then some...and I want her in good health so she has enjoyable years not years of pain.....your little guy just looks so adorable that my heart goes out to him and you..........all the best.........

10-23-2007, 06:31 AM	#18
lplord Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 39	Hey, thanks for the info. I am looking into the digestive enzymes now, I think the vegetable version is the best vs the animal enzymes. Is that correct? I do soak the kibble in warm water, not boiling water. I heat the water in the microwave for 1 minute and then place the kibble in and let it soak until it is semi-soft. Would that kill the enzymes? They love it that way. Let me know what you think! Thanks for all your help.

10-23-2007, 08:20 AM	#19
7TimesBlessed YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 311	hi.............so so glad you are looking into the enzymes.....I think one of the other YT members may have PM'd you regarding the enzymes....she is much more knowledgable (sp?) about them and has given me some great information to pass on to two people I know....one whose poodle has cancer and another whose maltese was diagnosed w "protein losing enteropathy"....they are both only 6yrs old....because I feed the raw diet my yorkie is getting the enzymes naturally so that is why I don't want to give you any advice on enzyme therapy as I never have done this but know of people who have w amazing results.........if the other YT'er hasn't PM'd you let me know and I will contact her........she has two yorkies who recently were dramatically turned around health wise so she is very excited about the enzymes............keep us posted............

10-23-2007, 08:24 AM	#20
7TimesBlessed YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 311	.......p.s.....I just reread your post....regarding the kibble ....the warm water will not kill the enzymes....they are already killed.........kibble is baked during the process of making it kibble so the enzymes are already killed....because you are not getting any enzymes in what you are feeding you will need to get the enzymes somehow....thus the enzyme therapy......

10-23-2007, 12:57 PM	#21
lplord Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 39	I just picked up so Prozyme. I hope that will work. If this is not a good one let me know. I live in an area where the are not alot of places to get such great products, although if I need to I can try the internet.