Loving my Oldies Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 You're posting style is weirdly different. Maybe it's just the stress of a sick dog. It's Merna posting, Cordelia, not Norma. I think Merna mentioned that Norma has allowed her to post under Chinaplate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I confess to have actually rolled up her medication in half a slice of ham to give to her. If you have difficulty giving her her pills, try the lowest fat cheese. I had to go on low fat everything because of high cholesterol so don't feel guilty now about using cheese as a medication wrapper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttaburra Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I confess to have actually rolled up her medication in half a slice of ham to give to her. If you have difficulty giving her her pills, try the lowest fat cheese. I had to go on low fat everything because of high cholesterol so don't feel guilty now about using cheese as a medication wrapper It's the salt that is the issue, where fluid retention is the problem with the heart condition, low fat cheese is still salty. Maybe try low fat salt-free margarine. In very small quantities the effect should be negligible, especially if the dog is on diuretics for the fluid retention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) Stick with natural, Merna, and you should be safe. Processed foods are usually very high in salt and preservatives. I make chicken stock by boiling a whole chicken in a large stock pot, I take the chicken out and let the stock sit in the refrigerator overnight, skim the fat off the top and then strain it through material to get all of the fat out. Most important. I then cook my rice in the stock by the absorbtion method (one cup rice to four cups stock, bring to the boil slowly and simmer until stock is absorbed) so the rice has all the goodness of the stock in it. I do similiar for my pack. You can add some veges and garlic too for variety - my dogs love it. Or pasta but I am not sure of the salt content of pasta if any. Next door to the pound is Red Lea chicken - they sell boxes of chicken frames for $10 per box (about 50 in each box) and also wing tips which are great especially for smaller dogs but big ones love just as much for $10 per 5kg bag. Good value when you have lots of mouths to feed..... (They also have wings, drumsticks etc) I also feed fresh raw bones (brisket, ribs and necks) 3 times a week for their teeth - most butchers only charge $2 a bag. Edited May 16, 2009 by k9angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I confess to have actually rolled up her medication in half a slice of ham to give to her. If you have difficulty giving her her pills, try the lowest fat cheese. I had to go on low fat everything because of high cholesterol so don't feel guilty now about using cheese as a medication wrapper It's the salt that is the issue, where fluid retention is the problem with the heart condition, low fat cheese is still salty. Maybe try low fat salt-free margarine. In very small quantities the effect should be negligible, especially if the dog is on diuretics for the fluid retention. Oh, I see There is always fresh chicken breast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttaburra Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Fish oil too might seem the obvious supplement for the joints, except that she has had unidentified blood loss, so thinning the blood (as I believe fish oil can do) might be contra-indicated. Also does anyone know if dogs have issues with electrolytes or potassium loss if on diuretics, and is there a vet treatment for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordelia Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Oh, I see There is always fresh chicken breast. Yep.. fresh, boiled chicken is the healthiest alternative for popping pills into. Also does anyone know if dogs have issues with electrolytes or potassium loss if on diuretics, and is there a vet treatment for that? Vets should be skilled enough to be able to administer diuretics without creating issues with electrolyte imbalance... potassium (and magnesium) can become low in some dogs and they should have blood levels done.. and suppliments added if need be. Suppliments should NOT be given without prior blood tests. If her diet is well controlled, she should be able to get what she needs from a natural diet.. if not.. tablets/capsules can be given in a dose specified by the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckysmygirl Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I'd love to hear how May is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinaplate Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi all, May is doing well, she is actually showing us some things we have never seen before.... 1- She loves other dogs and cats!!! she is best friends now with a cat and she sleeps next to her! She has a beautiful nature with all animals including birds.. 2- She wags her tail constantly now and her ears go up when u talk to her! 3- She is also very very clever, she understands everything u tell her, eg come on May do u want to go to outside for a walk? she will get up straight away and wait at the front door, she has a walk around the front yard, does what she wants then goes to the front door to go inside. 4- She does not like the collar and lead and walks beside u, if u put the collar on she will not move.. 5- She will only look at you and respond if u say her name "MAY" she responds so well to her name and it suits her so much, its like really weird... this is how it was meant to be after everything she went through i guess 6- She has the WHOLE run of the house, and has a best friend named Boss who is also a male rotti.. Boss knows she is sick so does not do anything to make her uncomftorble... He looks after her and lets her sleep near him. He is also a good boy, he is so gentle and soft with her, he understands whats going on. 7- She is eating ONLY FRESH natural foods and she is loving her food and eating really well. 8- She wants to always be around people and loves to SNEAK INTO THE KITCHEN AT NIGHT Well guys i think i have let u all know, she is doing well, and we are all happy that she does not seem to be suffering or in any pain at the moment. Attached are some pics of her in the car coming home. merna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Fabulous news. I hope she continues to stay pain free so she can remember only from the past week when she has been loved and well looked after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Aww... she is too pretty for words Merna! Give her a cuddle from me please... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttaburra Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thanks for the update, May is looking a lot more comfortable, and appears to be doing well. A few weeks on the meds and you will see an even more marked improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Great news Merna! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best_friend Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 It's wonderful to hear that May is doing better. I hope she continues to improve. It's great that her lovely personality is coming out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny123 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thanks for the update. Happy tears here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katee Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 How wonderful She really has fallen on her paws with you. Great to see her progress and totally thrilled she is doing so well. Big (gentle) hugs for May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaS Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 So glad to hear she is doing well. She is so beautiful.The photos are so touching.Such a lovely sweet soul. So glad she has made friends.Boss and her and the puss sound lovely. Such a great save. Thanks again. can't wait for her next update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefie Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 She looks so much happier! What a miracle dog! Just goes to show - never give up! If May even gets only another couple of months of a happy life it was all worth the effort. Thank you Merna! And thank you everyone else who has contributed financially and with moral support in this thread to make it all happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellies mum Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 She looks so much happier! What a miracle dog!Just goes to show - never give up! If May even gets only another couple of months of a happy life it was all worth the effort. Thank you Merna! And thank you everyone else who has contributed financially and with moral support in this thread to make it all happen! What a wonderful day it is to see May so happy with Merna........makes it all worth the effort and love we put in....and of course the faith . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 She looks so much happier! What a miracle dog!Just goes to show - never give up! If May even gets only another couple of months of a happy life it was all worth the effort. Thank you Merna! Yes thank you Merna for having the heart and soul to give this lovely old girl a good life for whatever time she has left. She looks lovely and she looks happy. What a great rescue story. Thank you for not giving up on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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