Vivienne Barnes
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Is it safe to give my 7 yr old Cocker Spaniel eggs occasionally?
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How can I make life easier for my little Cocker Spaniel who is on steroids and a tablet for her immune system? She is absolutely ravenous yet I dont want to overfeed her. She was never a greedy dog yet she would eat the bowl at the minute. Those big brown eyes are so sad its breaking my heart. I understand to keep her alive we need to give her the drugs.
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Vivienne Barnes Post author Thank you very much. I have been bulking out with more veg than usual. She loves pasta. Would that be ok?
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Sarah We give our boys cold baby carrots, and canned or fresh bits of pumpkin as training treats. They absolutely live it, and I worry less about them getting fat from treats.?
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Vivienne Barnes Post author Thank you.
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
You can offer food that have bulk, and are therefore filling, without adding calories, like fiber. Pumpkin, and many other veggies can do this. Also I think that a nice distraction like a walk or play time (disease status permitting) also help. You can also break the meals into smaller meals. -
Vivienne Barnes Post author Whoops thank you for that. No pasta on Holly`s menu.
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Dawn Ferara, DVM Pasta is not a good choice it’s high in calories and starches that turn to sugar.
My dog has been diagnosed with IMHA and is on steroids and also a tablet for her immune system. She is absolutely ravenous and I feel so sorry for her because obviously I cannot overfeed her. Any tips please to make this easier?
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
This is a very serious disease that should be very closely monitored by your vet. It is asssumed that the prednisone is the cause of the polyphagia (increased consumption) but there is no “one dose fits all” so you should call your vet and ask for a recheck to make sure you aren’t giving too much or staying on it for too long. The polyphagia should rewsolve as the pred is tapered. For now inquire about low fat highly nutritious options like w/d or O/M foods.
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Vivienne Barnes Post author Thank you for your response. My vet sees Holly each week with a phone call also to check on her. She is doing really well and the steroid has been decreased in dosage this week. What are w/d and o/m foods? I have started her on a “make her feel full” food from my vet so hopefully this may help. I also try to bulk out with veg.
Yes. But I prefer it be cooked to avoid potential pathogens like salmonella. And it should not be a significant portion of the diet as it is high in cholesterol.
Many thanks. I was thinking scrambled, boiled or poached.