RaineysMom Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 well, he's been on nothing but the Iams Proactive Health Lamb and Rice (and a big dollop of punky and a small amount of yogurt in the p.m.) for over a week and his poops are looking good!!! Mostly well formed and look pretty firm (I haven't picked up in a few days but they look good). he also got a fecal done the Saturday before last and no hooks! we will be dropping another off this weekend just as a precaution. so, I'm not sure if we'll be keeping him on the Iams or not. I really like our Canidae, but I may try to see how Larry does on the Iams once he's out of Canidae (I think we have one more large bag left). His poops are good in the morning but deteriorate as the day goes on. I don't want to sound like a snob, but I don't think the Iams is as good a food as the Canidae but if it works, then I guess that's the best food for him. I may try the Kirkland Lamb and Rice, folks have had good luck with that. I'm just afraid to switch anything now since he's doing well. prior to going to JUST the kibble and pumpkin, he was getting varied amounts of rice, oatmeal, ground beef, white potatoes and cottage cheese. So I don't know if the D was from the worms, from the Canidae, or from any of the add-ins. All but the cottage cheese was in the attempt to firm him up, so not giving him those again is ok by me, but I would like to give him some of the homemade that Larry gets (well, right now he's getting all the taters, beef and oatmeal I had made up and froze for Zeke, to use it up) and hopefully that won't cause problems. thanks again to everyone for the good thoughts he really is a sweet boy (and a NUT) and I'm glad he's feeling better. He may have even put on a little more weight, will see what he's at on Sunday. my 3 silly boyz Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Excellent news!!! Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Good news! Hey, I'm for what ever works, I don't care what it is. lol Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hey, a food is only good if it works. I was the biggest dog food snob that there was and my boys are on IAMs green bag. If you want add supplements. My guys get fish oil, cosquin ds, acidopholis and pumpkin. I usually have a dog food add in. They are fine, they look good, their coats are soft and shiny. What more could you want at 50 lbs for $41.99. It is all good. 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...
Batmom Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I think IAMS is an underrated food. When I've fed it in the past and had a more active dog, I'd just add in some egg or meat every day to boost the protein a little. 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...
TINMANPDX Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Glad to hear Zeke is now hook-free and producing pick-upable poops! Hope it is all about the worms and not the food so that the transition is easy. Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Congratulations Zeke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Greyt news! And I love the pic of your three dudes. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymatters Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 So glad to hear your Zeke is doing better! Re kibble, around here we tend to judge the food by the poop . Merlin's GI system has remained pretty sensitive ever since his bout with hooks, but we've found that he does well on Lamb and Rice or on Salmon and Potato (we rotate about every couple months). Still, he will almost always have a few days of loose stool whenever we change foods, or give too many treats, or vary the add-ins too much, or feed ANY chicken (and so on...). So when something is working we tend to stick with it, adding supplements as necessary. Quote Merlin (Heathers Wizard), Mina (Where's Rebecca), and Mae the Galga - three crazy dogs in the house of M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Greyt news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytone Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 That is excellent news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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