cavNrott Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I'd love to put Ernie in raw but as I'm doing chemotherapy and I'm immuno comprised - my oncologist would strongly prefer I didn't handle raw meat; tripe; etc. Gonna hook at yoghurt, probiotics, charcoal biscuits and switch from Grain Free to All Stages. One at a time, of course. If that doesn't work, I'll try phasing out his 'extras' or issue gas masks. If you wish to feed raw Stressmagnet then pop on a pair of gloves to prepare the food. When I was nursing my Rottie who had cancer one of her drugs was highly cytotoxic and I had to double glove to administer the drug and to pick up the poop in the yard. It was suggested by the oncologist that I did not have my very young grandchildren come to my home while my dog was on the cyctotoxic meds. I'm currently feeding Big Dog BARF raw food but there is no need for me to actually handle the raw food, I just scoop it out of the little plastic container with a spoon and pop it into their bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stressmagnet Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 I cany believe I didn't think of this. I'm seeing the Onc this week. She's got dogs so she's pretty sympathetic. I'll ask her if this would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hankodie Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I live with a bulldog. It's in her genetic makeup to play butt trumpet 24/7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightstar123 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I wouldn't do raw if you are immunocompromised, it's just not worth the risk. Your health is obviously very important! Aside from the handling of raw meats, there have been reputable studies that show that dogs that are raw fed can shed more bacteria like salmonella, which is why it's usually preferred that therapy dogs around unwell kids/elderly aren't raw fed. I'm a big fan of raw but I'd stick to dry for now (just my opinion though obviously :) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Charcoal biscuits definitely helped my old dog! I wouldn't do raw if you are immunocompromised, it's just not worth the risk. Your health is obviously very important! Aside from the handling of raw meats, there have been reputable studies that show that dogs that are raw fed can shed more bacteria like salmonella, which is why it's usually preferred that therapy dogs around unwell kids/elderly aren't raw fed. I'm a big fan of raw but I'd stick to dry for now (just my opinion though obviously :) ) On the contrary many dogs and people alike get ill from handling kibble. Mainly because people dont treat it as something you should wash your hands after touching, or washing bowls enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justrace Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Maisie sometimes eats the cats poop (digs them up in the garden beds) and stinks us out. Smells like off sardines x 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stressmagnet Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Thanks for all the helpful advice and commiserations. I'll talk it over with my doctor and see what she says. She's not keen on me cleaning toilets either -- but on the other hand, isn't fussed about doggy licks. She's pretty reasonable so I'll abide by her wishes. I bought Ernie charcoal biscuits today. And a family size can of Glen 20. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I would pick doggie licks over cleaning a toilet too! One makes you happy, the other not so much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOLO Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 "Grain Free" kibble usually uses legumes instead of grains. They can promote flatulence. At the end of the day, a lot of flatulence is caused by bacteria. The only way to get of those is antibiotics, followed by probiotics to restore balance. I (not my dog) used to be excessively flatulent, and additionally certain foods would trigger eye-watering emissions. Then I got got a bad case of bacterial food poisoning (overseas) and had to be treated with powerful antibiotics. I eat a lot of yoghurt, so no problem restoring probiotics and since then flatulence has disappeared and those foods nolonger make trouble. I'm also very careful with the quality of raw food I feed my dogs. Basically they get human grade only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranga Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I'll try phasing out his 'extras' or issue gas masks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stressmagnet Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Just snorted my tea, thank you Ranga. I feed Ernie a decent diet (see first post) but I'm thinking the brisket bones OR the treats are to blame. I'm currently switching to jerky as a treat and he's been a little better. Sadly, he took one bite of a charcoal biscuit and looked at me quizzically. I guess labs WONT eat anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Some of the stories are halarious :laugh: Sasha my Kelpie can clear a room in 5 seconds but she normally waits until I am in bed and everyone is settled then she lets one rip :/ Might give the charcoal biscuits a go.. They sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taliecat Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Just snorted my tea, thank you Ranga. I feed Ernie a decent diet (see first post) but I'm thinking the brisket bones OR the treats are to blame. I'm currently switching to jerky as a treat and he's been a little better. Sadly, he took one bite of a charcoal biscuit and looked at me quizzically. I guess labs WONT eat anything. Bahahaha. Really O.o? Dozer thinks charcoal bikkies are the best thing on the face of this earth, will do more for one than he will for cheese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raineth Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) You could try chlorophyll, but you would probably have to mix it with something to get him to eat it. Like you, my best bet is that the brisket bones and the treats are the main culprits. Have you thought about using cooked meat for treats? I know it is a bit more work than treats from a packet, but it's also cheaper :) Eta: some dogs just are stickier than others. My two were on the same diet, including treats, and one of them was consistently more stinky than the other. Edited December 15, 2014 by raineth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave73 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Our Ridgeback farts like a grown man it is hilarious. Its not smelly just very very loud. He did it once at SASH in front of Jazz's oncologist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I fed brains the other day as part of Ronin's meal - phwahhh what a stink, Zombie farts are eye wateringly rank :D Sad think is that all I have left in the organ department is a bit of liver and brain so tonight there is a green haze forecast over Joondanna :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Diamond did an audible fart last night as I was about to pick up the phone. It's a miracle I survived the night as she was truly evil for hours ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stressmagnet Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) There was a purple haze in the Magnet household tonight as the male occupant got given a lamb neck by the neighbour as an early Christmas oresent. The resident females were left to watch TV with blankets over their heads and a can of Glade in one hand. The forecast for tomorrow will be better. Edited December 22, 2014 by Stressmagnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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