onrushpam Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 A year ago, Isaac was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. A few months later, he had a squamous cell carcinoma in his mouth. A couple of months ago, I thought his time was up, but it turned out to be an infection, rather than a return of the cancer. Our vet is amazed! Nobody dreamed Isaac would still be with us a year after his CHF diagnosis, nevermind with the cancer added in. At first, our vet razzed me about the "Isaac stew" I cook every weekend. But, Isaac is the shiniest, healthiest sick dog you'll ever see! He's a little wobbly, and sleeps most of the time. (He drags his bed outside so he can lay in the HEAT!) For those with "infirm" dogs who need to maintain weight and can have little/no salt, here is "Isaac Stew"... 10 lb chicken leg/thigh quarters divided between 2 crockpots and cooked 24 hours. Remove the bones and smush them up (they'll be very soft). Put the chicken, the smushed bones and all the following into a BIG stockpot and cook until veggies are done: 5 lbs cheap ground beef (high fat) 2 lbs sliced squash (yellow and/or zucchini) 1 lb chopped carrot 1 lb chopped spinach 2 big cans diced tomatoes Sometimes I use fresh veg, sometimes frozen. I freeze this in big Glad or Ziplock containers. He gets 1.5 Cups of stew and 1 cup of softened high calorie kibble (Nutro High Energy), twice per day. Also a multi-vitamin and Vitamin E. for my Isaac boy! Quote Pam GPA-Tallahassee/Southeastern Greyhound Adoption "Fate is unalterable only in the sense that given a cause, a certain result must follow, but no cause is inevitable in itself, and man can shape his world if he does not resign himself to ignorance." Pearl S. Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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brindlebaby Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Way to go Isaac! It's nice to have some good news for a change! Isaac p.s. Why you like laying in the heat? Lub, Callie Quote Kim, (Herman), Pixie (NK Mary Ann), Kitten, Sammie, Darcy and Scout Callie (Callie Walker), Ava (Lass Dance), July, Peanut, Kodi, Bailey, Kony, PJ, Scampie, Carlo & Casey waiting for us at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VinnieAndRexsMom Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Congrats! Is this the old guy who drags his bed around and needs jammies? Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onrushpam Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 Oh, and Isaac is REALLY enjoying the big box of BurpDogs that arrived yesterday!!! It takes him some time to eat one, because he doesn't have many teeth and has a hole in the side of his face (it never closed after his cancer surgery). But, he manages JUST FINE! Quote Pam GPA-Tallahassee/Southeastern Greyhound Adoption "Fate is unalterable only in the sense that given a cause, a certain result must follow, but no cause is inevitable in itself, and man can shape his world if he does not resign himself to ignorance." Pearl S. Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Now how cool is that. Like the recipe, too. Not sure how I'll keep the *people* away from it, but. Give that boy a scritch from me and tell him he's the most handsome dog in the world. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onrushpam Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 Congrats! Is this the old guy who drags his bed around and needs jammies? Yep! He doesn't need jammies this time of year... but he REALLY liked the ones GTers sent him last winter! BTW, Isaac turned 12 in March. He's the last survivor of his litter. He's AKC registered (though his grandma was a NGA dog). He's been with us since he was 11 weeks old. Quote Pam GPA-Tallahassee/Southeastern Greyhound Adoption "Fate is unalterable only in the sense that given a cause, a certain result must follow, but no cause is inevitable in itself, and man can shape his world if he does not resign himself to ignorance." Pearl S. Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 (edited) :yay Yaaaaaaaaaay Isaac!!! Thanks for the recipe...It's been a constant battle to keep weight on our old man Caesar, so methinks I'll make him up some Isaac stew this weekend! Edited July 7, 2007 by KennelMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 next weekend I need to cook up a batch of stew, I'm going to try your recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Houndtime Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Way to go, Isaac! Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 :yay :yay :yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onrushpam Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 We're hauling 7 dogs up to GPA-Atlanta tomorrow... I set the totebag full of extra collars/leashes by the back door, so we wouldn't forget it at o-dark-thirty in the morning. For some weird reason, there was a brand new hedgehog stuffy in the bag! Isaac grabbed it and took off for his bed. When I called him to eat his dinner, he brought the hedgehog (with the tag still on it) back and laid it by his bowl, so it would be handy when he finished eating! He's still carrying his new baby around with him everywhere and telling all the youngsters to leave it alone! He wanted to take it outside, but I wouldn't let him. Quote Pam GPA-Tallahassee/Southeastern Greyhound Adoption "Fate is unalterable only in the sense that given a cause, a certain result must follow, but no cause is inevitable in itself, and man can shape his world if he does not resign himself to ignorance." Pearl S. Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JenFallon Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Aw, Isaac sounds like a sweetie. Congratulations on keeping your pup going on a good diet and lots of love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 That just makes me grin. Way to go Isaac! Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I don't believe you'll be getting that hedgehog back in the bag. Silly booger. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMyGrey+2 Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Love to hear about Isaac. Thanks for the recipe. I'm going to try it with my dobie Shannon. She needs meat on her bones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lala Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Isaac rocks!! What an inspirational guy. I love the hedgehog story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VinnieAndRexsMom Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 (edited) Congrats! Is this the old guy who drags his bed around and needs jammies? Yep! He doesn't need jammies this time of year... but he REALLY liked the ones GTers sent him last winter! BTW, Isaac turned 12 in March. He's the last survivor of his litter. He's AKC registered (though his grandma was a NGA dog). He's been with us since he was 11 weeks old. Such a sweet baby Glad he's having such a good time Edited July 7, 2007 by VinnieAndRexsMom Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meandmygreys Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 GOOD FOR ISAAC !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Great news to hear! I may have to try that recipe (need to find my crockpot) Maybe my Alan will eat that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Great news! Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 What a wonderful positive update! I am definitely going to cook up a batch of that stew for my CHF kid (Raven), and btw, my vet gave her one good year max once she started on the meds for CHF, and that was two years ago this past April. She is 14 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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