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| peggysue |
Posted - Nov 25 2007 : 12:39:01 AM
i just recently rescued a small dog that seems to have 2 strikes against him, he is aging and malnourished. does anyone have any suggesstions as to how i can get his weight back up to where it should be? before i got the dog, he was kept isolated in a bedroom, let out only to go to the bathroom, even then he was tied and left outside for a while, he ate cat food rather than dog food. since he has been with me, he thrives on any and all human contact.. is doing great other than the weight issue.
Life is too short to be narrow minded. |
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| gwennym |
Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 5:23:29 PM
Peggy, you've done wonders with the little guy!
I had adopted a 10-yr old oversized doberman several years ago (120 lbs!) and had him for 3 1/2 years. He was the MOST gentle dog I have ever owned, and was blessed to have him in my life for that short time. Of course, at that weight, he didn't have the same problems (!), but I would encourage anyone to adopt an older dog.
Gwen |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 04:44:17 AM
Thanks for posting that photo, Peggy Sue. The little guy looks so healthy and his coat is so shiny! What a handsome boy he is!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 9:03:01 PM
Wow, Peggy Sue! What a wonder love is, right? He looks wonderful!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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| peggysue |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 8:12:29 PM
he does take over the bed, i'm lucky if i get an inch of it.. he is definitely the king of his world.
Life is too short to be narrow minded. |
| nubidane |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 7:47:41 PM
Well Peggysue, based on this pic it appears that said pup has taken over the bed (as I can attest happens all too easily!!) Bless You!! |
| peggysue |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 5:51:15 PM
here is the dog now, fat and happy. it is amazing how far a little tlc and some good food goes. he weighs about 12 pounds and looks so much better than he did when i brought him home.
thought ya'll might like to see him now
Life is too short to be narrow minded. |
| peggysue |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 12:45:26 PM
he is doing better, i was able to spend most of the day with him, and let him get up on the bed so he seemed back to his normal self this morning.. he ate as soon as i got home and has been playing.. i think it is just a separation anxiety.. i know that the previous owners left him alone for hours at a time.. locked in a room with no place for him to really get comfortable, and they wondered why he pottied in the house. if he does now, it is because there is noone here to take him out, which is very seldom. there's always some one at home that takes him out if i'm not here..
Life is too short to be narrow minded. |
| AFMom |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 03:14:49 AM
Maybe he was left alone alot in his previous home and it scares him...maybe he thinks you will leave him too. Just give him lots of love and be patient. Once he understands that you will always come back and be there..he should settle down. Maybe you could give him a shirt of yours or a blanket to sleep with when you are gone, something that has your scent. That is what I would do. It will all be ok. Just keep loving him. Erica:) |
| Dixie_Amazon |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 02:52:22 AM
Poor guy, hope he feels better.
Dennise with 2 n's
Farmgirl Sister #47 **~~** Country girl raised in the city. |
| peggysue |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 6:16:13 PM
a quick update on mousie.. he's not quite himself today, not eating or drinking. he doesn't seem to be running a temperature tho, i think maybe he's a little stressed since our routine got changed a bit last night. he is used to me being there at night, well, had to do an over night last night and couldn't take him with me. it was so cold last night and work had no power.. it just wouldn't have worked for him.
he has been really clingy today, and not that interested in food.. so i'm home tonight and hoping that he comes around in the morning.
Life is too short to be narrow minded. |
| Dixie_Amazon |
Posted - Dec 08 2007 : 11:24:59 AM
That is great!
Dennise with 2 n's
Farmgirl Sister #47 **~~** Country girl raised in the city. |
| peggysue |
Posted - Dec 08 2007 : 11:19:00 AM
a quick update on my little furbaby..... he is continuing to thrive, he has gone from being timid to being full of life, now he runs and plays.. he is gaining weight, and the sparkle is back in his eyes. will put another pic of him on here soon.
Life is too short to be narrow minded. |
| Phils Ann |
Posted - Dec 06 2007 : 08:42:20 AM
Peggy Sue, I think you're doing a great job! Slow weight gain is best. I had an old, welt covered beagle come to me as a child and loved that dog so much. He always came when I called him and showed such gratitude. Our current dog is fifteen, tends to lose weight, and needs lots of extra attention. I feed her a hard boiled egg every couple of days, which she really loves. Fish oil is really good, too.
Ann
Sairy Hill Thicket
There is a Redeemer. |
| Woodswoman |
Posted - Dec 05 2007 : 5:07:32 PM
Hello-
I don't have any advice to add to the great advice already given-but I just wanted to say "bless you" for taking in an older dog. We adopted our Zena when she was 9 years old-she's 12 now and still doing great (after a bout with pancreatitis). Besides helping them, older dogs have a lot to offer, as well!
Jennifer |
| peggysue |
Posted - Dec 02 2007 : 02:09:29 AM
he is really thriving, he has gone from a timid little fella to a bundle of energy in just a matter of days.. he loves to play with his squeaky toy and to tunnel under the covers. as for his weight, he is slowly gaining.
Life is too short to be narrow minded. |
| Annab |
Posted - Dec 01 2007 : 4:30:50 PM
hugs again to you and your new adoptee
Happy to know he is responding to the TLC! |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 2:32:03 PM
Poor old guy. He's lucky he found you, Peggy Sue. And Rhonda - I remember when you first got your beautiful Walter. Feel free to post some current pics of that handsome boy! I'd love to see him today. :)
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| peggysue |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 2:15:28 PM
![]()  this is a before pic of my new furbaby.. in a few weeks i'll post some after pics on here, so ya'll can see how he's coming along. so far he is doing well
Life is too short to be narrow minded. |
| peggysue |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 11:23:31 AM
so far he is responding to the puppy food mixed in with the regular dog food, plus i give him a can of wet food in the morning. we are worming him today just to be on the safe side, i haven't seen any worms so far, but that doesn't always mean they are not there.. he also gets his shots today. he has really turned around from being a shy little man to being quite lovable in just a few days. i am sure he's happy to be in a good home..
Life is too short to be narrow minded. |
| Duchess |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 09:33:34 AM
What a super thing for you to do, give this poor lil critter some happy memories. The older animals sometimes have problems with digestion, so anything you try do it in small steps. With being fed cat food the poor thing has not gotten all the nutrients it needed.
I make a meatloaf for my shepherd who has food issues. I use the frozen turkey meat, shred carrot, sweet potato and chop celery and add cooked brown rice. I also pour about a tablespoon of olive oil over it when I go to put it in oven. I cook it in loaf pan and give her one quarter a day with her regular food. Since this is a little guy the servings would be much smaller. I also feed the alternate foods with duck, or lamb and the sweet potato. Best of luck with this lucky guy.
Barbara
http://theclarkhomestead.blogspot.com/ |
| abbasgurl |
Posted - Nov 26 2007 : 10:54:59 AM
Hey Peggy Sue,
We rescued a dog about four months ago. He was in PITIFUL condition. His ribs were showing and his hair was like dry grass...where he had hair! LOL We took him immediately to our wonderful vet who comfirmed that he was wormy & full of fleas...but still a "diamond in the rough". :)
First thing we did was to be sure he was parasite free. Parasites can take every bit of nutrition and destroy a dogs coat. Walter would hardly eat a morsel when he first came to us. We put him on an all natural dog food "Natures Choice" by Nutro. It's expensive but really gives GREAT benefits! At first, I supplemented with an all meat "topping" made especially for picky (canine) eaters- just to get food in him. I also added a fish oil caplet to each bowl of food. You can find these products in most good pet stores or farm stores.
You should SEE Walter today! He is filled out, bright, happy, and his coat is full & soft! In just months he is like a new dog! We are constantly remarking about how amazed we are at his progess. And his personality...don't get me started! :)
Bless you for rescuing an old timer! Sounds like he is already so greatful for your loving care. He will be your friend for life!
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
| doglady |
Posted - Nov 26 2007 : 05:31:33 AM
The first thing that I would check out is his teeth. If he has a lot of tarter buildup on his teeth, he won't feel like eating too much. The vet can clean them or pull the bad ones and then you'll be able to keep them in good shape. This is usually the reason aging dogs start losing weight.
Tina
You can tell your dog all of your secrets and they'll never say a word!
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| peggysue |
Posted - Nov 26 2007 : 12:01:04 AM
i'll try and get some before and after pics on here soon..i am going to try mixing the puppy food in with his regular dog food.. and see how that works. i do free feed, and am thinking about adding some baby food egg yolk to his food, and see what that does for him
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| goneriding |
Posted - Nov 25 2007 : 8:51:18 PM
Bless his buns!! Hugs to you for saving him!! I'm all for the free feeding too plus a good worming. I feed Purina One and have some fat and shiny mini-doxies. Do you know his breed?? Eukanuba makes breed specific dog foods. I'll try to post the link.
http://us.eukanuba.com/eukanuba/en_US/jsp/Euk_Page.jsp?pageID=BSF&brid=dac&intcmp=BSL3
Of course, this link is for the doxies but you can look around and see if you see anything you like. Give him a hug for me!1
Winona :-)
When you lose, don't lose the lesson!!
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| La Patite Ferme |
Posted - Nov 25 2007 : 6:42:55 PM
Ditto on the puppy food. When we rescued our Lab, 10 years ago now, they recommended puppy food. It has a lot more nutrients than regular dog food. Just watch him carefully. The puppy food can make him fat real quick. My vet also suggested rice and baby food, but jarred food is expensive. I used leftover chicken and turkey, ground it in the food processor and mixed with rice. She loved it. |
