Chandler's B12 shots and update

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After finding out Chandler's B12 level was low, (below 150) we decided to start a series of B12 shots and also try some nausea meds again since he was trying to eat alot of grass a couple days in a row. His first B12 was last Friday,On Saturday he ate 1/2 pork chop,Sunday some lunch meat, and Tuesday half a pork chop again he also had another B12 shot that day. Weds he ate some more lunch meat after refusing to eat a wonderful beef stew fit for the pickiest of kings that I had made for him. Gypsy was more than happy to dine alone on that. Yesterday he wouldn't eat at all even though I made some chicken soup for him. Gypsy said don't worry Mom I'll take care of it for you. He did just eat half a pork chop for me though. In addition each day I have tried a new kibble so far I have tried Fromm pork and applesauce I thought for sure he'd go for this since he's eating pork chops he refused even after I added pork chop to it. I've also tried Fromm surf and turf, Evanger's pheasant and brown rice. Honest Kitchen Keen dehydrated food and adding Whole life DeVour to his kibble. Tomorrow we go for another B12 shot, we have one more after that and than we will test his blood again to see how things look. If anyone has any more suggestions I'm open to hearing them and I have about 5 more dog foods in the cabinet ready to try. Wish us luck. We have also already tried every wet food on the market that's why we are doing all kibble now both dry and adding water. :(:confused2:
 
I had to put Smudge on rx dog food for a while. With the vet's permission we are slowly taking him off the rx and trying other foods. Smudge eventually stopped throwing up, and we never did figure out what the problem was.

Here is the rx dog food the vet gave Smudge:
http://www.purinaveterinarydiets.com/CanineProductDetail.aspx?prod=222

The vet decided to try that, because first of all like I said we didn't know what was wrong with him. I think we finally decided it may have stress. Some people are going to argue that the igredient list is crap, and it is. When you are forced to pick a crappy food or a dog that is puking and starving himself to death because he simply turns his nose up at EVERYTHING - you take the crappy dog food with the bad ingredients until you can figure out what is going on. Get your dog to eat first no matter what it is, and then after he is eating good again then you can worry about food quality.

You can see how bad Smudge was. Even though he has been eating pretty decently at the last vet trip he is actually down 2 pounds. :uhoh: I cannot keep weight on this dog. He has gained weight since he has stopped throwing up though. So overall he is still up, which is good.

While he was sick and throwing up (you can tell he didn't feel good by looking at him):
http://smuffy.shutterfly.com/28
 
Since he seems to want red meat, why don't you try some raw beef heart? It's easy to cube up and feed. Just cut the big chunks-o-fat off of it.
 
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Can your vet recommend a food?

When Sadie was having digestive problems my vet put her on a hypoallergenic vet food that she LOVED. I was against it because I didn't like the ingredients, but tried it because I'd exausted all of my options. It quickly took care of the problem with diarrhea and vomiting and she hasn't had digestive problems since.

This is the vet food my vet recommended:

http://www.medi-cal.ca/diets/diets.php?diet=10

I've since switched my girls to Wellness Lamb, Barley and Salmon. Sadie usually goes crazy for it, although she turned up her nose to it for a while. She's back to loving it, but it may be the prednisone.

If you haven't already tried it, I'd bring home a couple of samples of Wellness.

http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/recipes.aspx?pet=dog&ft=1
 
Does he have more energy since you gave him the B12 shot?

I'm sorry he's still not eating, but it seems like he's appetite is a little better.

Have you tried putting stuff on his food? I know some people sprinkle Parmesan cheese on dog food to entice them. There's also something that I think dr. foster and smith sells, which you sprinkle on dog food to entice them.
 
take4roll10 said:
Does he have more energy since you gave him the B12 shot?

I'm sorry he's still not eating, but it seems like he's appetite is a little better.

Have you tried putting stuff on his food? I know some people sprinkle Parmesan cheese on dog food to entice them. There's also something that I think dr. foster and smith sells, which you sprinkle on dog food to entice them.
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Good idea. Sadie will eat just about anything if it has a little sprinkle of garlic on it.
 
Thanks every one for all the ideas it's greatly appreciated.

Jessica- I haven't tried purina's rx food yet I'll ask the vet about it. Right now I don't care what he eats as long as it's something.

Rachel- I have tried raw chicken legs, chicken hearts and giblets, and raw beef and beef liver but I have not tried beef heart will go out and look for that tomorrow. I rec'd Olson's book yesterday and glanced through quickly and will be reading thoroughly this evening. Your right is very easy to understand and I think it's going to be helpful for Chandler and Gypsy for her skin condition. Do you use Vibrant pets,the supplements she recommends, or both.

Ontario- I have tried Science Diet WD which he wouldn't touch,but I haven't tried the Royal Canine definitely worth a try. I was feeding Gypsy RC Cd when she was having all the UTI's don't know why I didn't think of that. I did try all the Wellness Regular and Core,wet and dry,in every flavor he wouldn't eat it.

Take 4- I bought a product called Devour which you sprinkle on food and it's supposed to make the pickiest eaters eat :no: didn't work, tried cheese broth.gravy,putting pork chops in with food,ground beef and God knows what else. I think I'll try Dr's Foster and Smith that you recommended maybe he'll like that he has to like something right?

Thank you so much everyone your suggestions are very helpful so keep them coming. One problem I know I'm having is he has always been a very picky eater anyway and him not feeling well is making it worse. Gypsy will pretty much eat anything. Somehow with everyone's help I pray he'll finally just dig into that food one day like he hasn't eaten in months.....because he really hasn't.

Someone asked about his energy level. He has had a few spurts of energy here and there which has been a good sign so I am hoping after the next 2 shots he'll get even better.

Thanks again all
Dawn,Chandler,And Gypsy
 
With the exception of Fish Oil, I don't use general supplements. If you need a general supplement, you aren't feeding the right foods. I can see using supplements for specific issues, but not for general nutrition.
 
ClantyreSheltie said:
With the exception of Fish Oil, I don't use general supplements. If you need a general supplement, you aren't feeding the right foods. I can see using supplements for specific issues, but not for general nutrition.
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I may have misunderstood some things as I was scanning Olsens book I thought she was adding supplements. That's why I really need to read the whole thing. I wanted to do it tonight but got sidetracked.
 
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