stellnme Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I might add that we now have Pet Barn in my town so the choice of dry food is a lot better, if anyone has any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Stellnme, Grumpy is on Holistic Select Anchovy and Salmon. He gets Woolies Home Brand Tuna or Sardines. He was on Royal Canin Blue Whiting veterinary diet but they discontinued it. The vet and I went through all the foods and look at their fat content and the Wellness fish one and the Holistic Select had the lowest fat at 12%. Tried him on Wellness but his poo was horrible. No problems on the Holistic Select. The only time Grumpy gets chicken is for his tablets, so he gets 1and a half slices of shaved fat free chicken a day. It's too fatty for him, even just poached. The fish is best for him but I add a little crushed chicken liver treats on top of his breakfast and the low fat diet allows him to have a few treats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellnme Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Many thanks, that's very helpful. I will have a look at the Holistic Select. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I just had a look at the ingredients of the Hills Longevity. I can't pronounce half the stuff in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellnme Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Makes you wonder what is really in some of these foods, doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hey Bianca and westiemum, which Amazon seller do you get your Cholodin from? The ones I'm looking at either don't ship to Australia or charge a ridiculous shipping amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hi Sheridan, I think this is where I bought it from, but I bought the huge bottle 500 I think! Hopefully Westiemum will still have the shipping docket to confirm the seller :) http://www.healthypets.com/chca50tach.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 RIP Grumpy, our lovely friend. This thread will seem very empty without you. Wait patiently at the Bridge old man. See you again. Take care Sheridan and call anytime. Big hugs, Mac and Westiemum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Oh Sheridan, I am so very, very sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 R I P Grumpy .... Sheridan you gave him such care and love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) Hugs to you sheridan. So very sorry for your loss. RIP Grumpy Edited December 23, 2012 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Wishing all dementing old dogs and their owners a peaceful and happy 2013. Mac continues to do well. Thanks Bianca, the cholodin is really helping. The next challenge we face here will be a major disruption as the house comes down (literally) to make way for a new maintenance free (relatively!) house and provision for retirement (hopefully before I'm 80)! So demolition is tentatively scheduled for 7 February - but we'll see. So we are all, three westies included, moving into a dear friends house who works interstate to house-sit during the build. Very kind of him to let me take over his house with three dogs while he is away. I hope this will be an easy move for Mac. Hes been in this house for just shy of seven years. He seems to cope fine with change as long as I'm around. So I'll schedule our first night there for a Friday night - say 11 January. . Then once I've moved me and the westies then I can concentrate on packing up the rest of the house. Tips from anyone else who has moved house temporarily with multiple dogs? :) Or anyone with general house moving tips ? I'm taking as little as possible to the house sit - just enough for us all to be comfortable. TIA. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Guess what arrived in the mail today, westiemum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I am so glad it is helping :) I moved recently (different states) with the dogs and 2 elderly cats. We stayed in a one room cabin for about 2-3 months while we bought. Definitely take things (dog beds etc) that the dogs recognise as theirs. And perhaps try keeping Mac in just a couple of rooms for a few days until he is familiar with his surroundings. Also you could try leaving a light on at night for him. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 When I realised Grumpy's eyesight was getting worse I bought a bunch of sensor lights from Bunnings to light his way around the house at night. They attach to the wall via a magnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellnme Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 That must have been hard getting the lights, Sheridan. Always so many reminders when they go, unfortunately. Just wanted you to know that the Holistic Select food that you told me about has been a hit with my Stella. Maybe it is the stronger smell but she seems to enjoy it more and is doing very well on it. I am sure she is moving into the old dog stage, but all okay at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 That's great to know, stellnme! No tummy issues from it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellnme Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 No tummy issues at all and she seems to enjoy her food a bit more than she did, that is the food she is allowed to have with pancreatitis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 That's terrific! I'm so glad it's worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Guess what arrived in the mail today, westiemum? You're kidding!!! Almost three weeks from Adelaide to Canberra must be some sort of record. Was it opened??? I hope the fact that I addressed it to the gorgeous old man didn't distress you too much S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now