[Murphys Dad]

Hi, all! Maggie gave me a great beagle Mom's present today: she greedily ate 1/2 cup of dry Innova's Evo dog food for lunch! I know, I know ... it doesn't seem like a big deal but even little steps are big these days. I've been getting her Innova treats for a while from a local distributor and have been talking with him about Maggie's diet. A raw food diet is recommended for her health issues but I honestly don't have the energy to do all the related prep. The distributor suggested that I try the Evo as it is the dry food equivalent to a raw food diet -- high protein, low carb, no grains. He very kindly gave me 8 sample pouches this weekend -- I hated buying a regular bag only to find out that Maggie wouldn't eat it. I am going to try mixing the new food into her chicken/rice tonight but hand fed her some for lunch to make sure she liked it. Nice not to have to worry about nasty food recall products, either!

 

[Genie]

Hooray, this is great news!! :happyhappy: You're right, what a wonderful Mother's Day present Maggie gave you--hope it will be a gift that keeps on giving, and she'll continue to get better and stronger! Happy Mother's Day!

 

[kgh]

Way to go Maggie! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif

 

[Murphys Dad]

Keep it up Mags!

 

[Murphys Dad]

Go Maggie! Jersey gets Innova food, as did Amber before her. She's not on the Evo formula, although I have considered it. I think Innova is a very good food and I hope that Maggie continues to eat it and do well!

 

[Gingergoose]

Those baby steps add up!

Great news! :happyhappy:

Happy Mother's Day, Judy!

 

[ricksconnected]

:bounce: :bounce:

yeah maggie! good job maggie.
im glad shes on a better diet. it makes a world of difference good the way of a whole food diet.
be careful on the high protein diets for the less active dogs. its like a high carb diet to us less active people.

 

[Murphys Dad]

Keep up the good work Maggie :bounce2:

 

[debannib]

:angel:

 

[Murphys Dad]

Maggie thanks you all for your cheers! I mixed in some of the dry food with her chicken/rice tonight and she cleaned the bowl. :grr: Maggie sees the syringe headed towards her and clamps her jaws. Tonight I put it on a spoon for her to lick -- she actually likes the taste if she gives it a chance but she ended up with brown goo all over her face and I had it all over my hands. Think "poo in a tube"! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif

 

[ricksconnected]

the key to using a syringe is to not push the plunger to fast. just a little at a time will do the job. :thumbup:

 

[K & G]

How's Maggie doing today?

 

[Murphys Dad]

Thanks for checking, K & G -- we are definitely on a roller coaster and I expect that is just the way it will be for a while. The evening went fine and then ... Maggie was up all night, panting and pacing. And guess who was up with her! I did give her 1/2 a valium at midnight but it didn't do anything. I really didn't know if I should give her any more drugs so opted not to -- I thought panting was from Cushings. She fell asleep at 5:30 a.m. and, because I had no choice, I got ready for work. She woke up at 7 but barely lifted her head and showed no interest in food. I hated leaving her ... Called the vet and he asked me to bring her in at 2 (arrived home to a living room full of diarrhea -- yuck!). When the vet was checking her belly, Maggie squirmed and yelped. She also has lost almost a pound since last week. For whatever reason, her intestines are just not doing their job. She is back on Reglan and Flagyl -- vet said we have to get the diarrhea under control in order to get some nutrients into her system. He did say that I can give her valium and acepromazine together the next time she has a similar event to try and get more comfortable. Maggie has perked up tonight -- ate a good dinner. Had to write out a med schedule to keep everything straight! (Sorry to be so long-winded ...)

 

[jcfehr]

Judy ... what dedication you are showing to Miss Maggie .....I sure hope that you get this all squared away really soon.

You both must be exhausted. Sammy and I send love and kisses to you both !!

 

[debannib]

OH no! I came on to check Miss Mags progress....I'm so sad to hear how your night went Judy.
Perhaps by now, you're enjoying a much needed good night's sleep /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/sleep.gif Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :heart:

 

[littlemo]

Judy, so sorry you have so many ups and downs! I hope things will settle down soon and Maggie will feel better. I feel for you.

Hugs, kisses and tummy rubs to Maggie from Daisy and me. Prayers for you, Judy, and of course for Maggie. :angel:

Monica and Daisy /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

 

[angelaH]

Oh dear, sorry to join this so late. Poor Maggie and poor you. Hope things improve again soon. Thinking of you.
Angela and the pack

 

[K & G]

Sorry to hear you guys are in a valley instead of a peak. Poor girl. I hope you guys can get her issues under control so she can get some nutrients soon.

 

[jassy]

Hi Judy, Sorry to hear she is having such a tough time with her food. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and hoping for a good day today.