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MaryPat Feiss | 4 years ago
I’m Looking For A Good Diet For My 9 Yr Old Puggle. With The Nice Weather …

I’m looking for a good diet for my 9 yr old puggle. With the nice weather here, we are gonna be going outside for more exercise but looking for a healthy diet. She has put on weight and I believe it has effected her mobility and snoring a little. She only eats a cup a day and she is currently on senior diet food but looking for another brand and options.

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  1. Laura

    Hi there! You might want to start with a chat with your vet. Is she doing well on this food?

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MaryPat Feiss | 5 years ago
Probiotics

Preferably Dr Magnifico (our vet)
I am wondering about prebiotic and probiotic to help with a healthy digestion for our 3 dogs. Do you recommend and if so, what brands?
I recent watched this video below and it all made sense to me but his brand is kinda expensive. Between eating grass, eating poop, stinky breathe and itchy skin, my dogs could all benefit if it’s true.

https://caninecodes.com/index_191127A.php?n=fb

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    I like fortiflora (available over the counter) or proviable. The world of probiotics in vet med is very poorly overseen or regulated so stick to a credible manufacturer. If you have questions let me know. Ideally a healthy dog on a good diet with an adequate exercise plan and emotionally balanced home life shouldn’t / doesn’t need them. (In my opinion).

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MaryPat Feiss | 5 years ago
So We Stumbled Upon A 2 Yr Old Puggle Who Was Going To Be Surrender…

So we stumbled upon a 2 yr old puggle who was going to be surrender to the Humane Society. We were told that she is being treated for a UTI but was very healthy. The owners were keeping her in a cage for 12-15 hrs which would definitely cause the UTI. So we asked around and found a family member in NY that was willing to take her. Long story short, we took her to NY and got her a check up. She doesn’t only have a UTI but also a huge stone in her bladder which needs to be removed surgically. My mother in law cannot afford this surgery being on a fixed income. Being the owner of 5 of my own pets, I cannot afford it either. But we don’t want this sweet dog going back to the owner or shelter. Can you recommend somewhere that would consider doing pro-bono or discounted work for rescue pets? We plan on bringing her back to Maryland tonight.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I’m sorry I don’t know of anyone who does pro bono work for owned pets. You can apply to foundations or borrow from friends. There is also the possibility of trying a diet to dissolve the stone. In some cases this works and most dogs need to be on a prescription diet to prevent the stone from getting larger or recurring anyway.

  2. MaryPat Feiss Post author

    Ugh! The vet said it was too big and needed surgery. It’s gonna break my heart but I have no choice but to let the owner bring her to the shelter. At least they will do the surgery and she will be comfortable. I just don’t want her in pain much longer.

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MaryPat Feiss | 7 years ago
My Shepherd 3 Yr Old Shepherd Tends To Get A Little Anxious. When We Used…

My Shepherd 3 yr old Shepherd tends to get a little anxious. When we used a professional trainer, he explained we should keep a bone or something for her to latch onto. She has latched onto a couple of the plastic Nylabones and chomps down pretty hard. I have noticed the plastic now has some sharp pieces and is cutting the side of her mouth. I am looking for a bone that she can use as her “go to” when she feels she needs to. We also have a 12 wk old Husky, who I would like for her to have one to chew also but want something that won’t hurt them. Any suggestions???

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  1. Laura

    So, I’m reading this as she’s biting down once and causing serious damage to the bone. To be quite honest, if she’s causing that kind of damage with just one chomp, I don’t know that there’s anything truly safe to give her. If she’s gnawing on it and causing this sort of damage over time, there are MUCH better options to give her.

    I would not buy Nylabones, as they are not edible and the plastic should not be ingested. I would, instead, look for more natural options. Antlers, marrow bones are both decent options, just be vigilant in checking teeth for cracks or splinters. I would also look into softer (but hard to break) options, like West Paw Zogoflex toys.

    Have you talked with the trainer about things you can do to curb the anxiety? Because you have a herding breed, your dog needs daily mental work…this means more than just basic obedience. I would seriously consider looking into a sport of some sort. Sports and higher level obedience will actually calm your dog and help build confidence.

    Editing to add…I’m told Goughnuts are a good option for power chewers. http://shop.goughnuts.com/product.sc;jsessionid=F9EC4BDBFB4633B0976DB7A914B6E1C6.m1plqscsfapp04?productId=10&categoryId=1

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