mom2four Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I read a post on the Greyhound cancer board last week about the life saving meatballs, and made some for Jamey over the weekend. He has lost 2 kg (about 4.5 lb) since his chemo started. He LOVES them and that is an understatement. But, there is a side effect, and it's a good one! Jamey has started to eat all of his meals since he started on the meatballs. He ate 4 cups of kibbles yesterday, for the first time in over a month! I don't think it's a coincidence, since his appetite really declined after his 4th round of chemo, and did not come back before his 5th round. He actually asked for his supper yesterday. I thought I'd post this in case it helps someone else. Jamey is at 55 lb now, soaking wet Hopefully this will be his lowest weight. Before the amputation he was about 67 lb. Quote Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesky Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Yay Jamey! Keep on eating. Quote Vicky and my best boys Vern (Rockin Big Mike) and Wil (Deco Abilene Wil). Missing my best girl Cali (BOC's Kaylynn) at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 That's wonderful :yay Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Excellent! Those meatballs can work wonders! Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twilliams Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 What do you use in your meatballs & how do you make them? Way to go Jamie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Great news! Often they just need a kickstart to get them eating again! Well done! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ashley Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Yay Jamie!! Eat all you want, sweet boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2four Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 What do you use in your meatballs & how do you make them? Way to go Jamie!! This recipe is from the Greyhound cancer board, COG. Life Saving Meatballs (Recipe for weight gain in dogs.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 lbs. raw hamburger or ground turkey, the cheaper and fattier the better 3-4 raw eggs 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup Karo corn syrup 1 cup wheat germ or oatmeal Dump it all into a large bowl and mix together with your hands or wooden spoon. Form into balls about the size of a Ping-Pong ball and feed up to 10 meatballs per serving. These meatballs are great for putting weight on thin or sick dogs and for enticing ill dogs to eat. I freeze the meatballs on a cookie sheet and then store the frozen balls in a zip lock bag. I can microwave the desired number of meatballs as needed. Cool before serving. Jamey really loves them, does not even chew (so I made them smaller than ping pong ball size!) They are also GREYT to hide pills in! Quote Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Great news! Keep on eating sweet baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lynne893 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 thank you for the recipe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 great news hope he keeps "packing it on" Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Good boy Jamey! Keep enjoying all your food!! I have written down the recipe and have a question - are you microwaving to defrost, or actually cooking them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndstooth4 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Holy Toledo! We made these up for our sick crew last night and they went crazy for them! Bunny is stalking the refrigerator! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2four Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Good boy Jamey! Keep enjoying all your food!! I have written down the recipe and have a question - are you microwaving to defrost, or actually cooking them? I think it is to defrost them. I just take the appropriate amount out of the freezer and put them into the fridge a day ahead of time. Quote Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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