sonya Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 After dealing with pancreatitis and trying to find decent low fat dog food I am now feeding only what I make for my 10 year old Hero. After two trips to emergency vet for diarrhea and bland diet I've decided no more processed food. Using brown rice, boiled meat, mashed veggies, unsweetened applesauce or pumpkin. Lipase level dropped 600 points fron 2200 to 1650. He has now been cleared for his dental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 that is awesome! :yay 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...
greysmom Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Good job! Make sure you talk with a vet nutritionist so you can find an an additive to get all the vitamins, minerals, and trace elements necessary. I know some people just add a multi vitamin, but I would want to check with someone professional. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Glad Hero is doing well. How much of a pain is it to prepare his food? 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...
sonya Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Preparing his food is a piece of cake. I keep everything separate mix it up, Microwave for 20 seconds then put in bowl.....he loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Good job! Make sure you talk with a vet nutritionist so you can find an an additive to get all the vitamins, minerals, and trace elements necessary. I know some people just add a multi vitamin, but I would want to check with someone professional. Ditto. Might need Clovalite (sp?) or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 That is awesome! Good job. What type/s of meat are you using? Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Would you mind sharing how you prepare the food and what ingredients go into it? I’m considering home cooking for Lola. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonya Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 So far I've only used chicken breast or boiled 80/20 ground beef. Use rice cooker for brown rice, mashed carrots or cauliflower or peas, pumpkin or unsweetened applesauce. Will have discussion with vet on Thursday when Hero goes for his dental. Will update after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Yep. That commercial kibble is bad stuff IMO. When I switched to raw and saw the difference raw made that's what I have fed ever since. I still give them a little kibble for snacks etc. but chemicals and processed stuff is just way below natural fresh healthy stuff-for dogs and humans IMO. And just think- if his other body improvements once you stopped the kibble were even only a fraction as much as his 600 point lipase level improvement then he has to be feeling TONS better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 i throw and entire chicken(skin removed) in a big pot and a ton of rice and water and over cook it. basically it's a simple form of congee. the difficult part is deboning the chicken, i'm usually impatient and try to do it when it's hot. you can throw the veggies in while over cooking the rice. the cooking takes over an hour. rx vitamins has excellent vit 6/amino acids and multi-vitamins, you might look into it. kudos to you! felix's #s have not gone down w/ this, but your dog's #s have- that's FANTASTIC. i am positive that something else is brewing inside of felix. https://www.rxvitamins.com/rxvitaminsforpet/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 So far I've only used chicken breast or boiled 80/20 ground beef. Use rice cooker for brown rice, mashed carrots or cauliflower or peas, pumpkin or unsweetened applesauce. Will have discussion with vet on Thursday when Hero goes for his dental. Will update after. I'm very interested to hear what the vet has to say. Lola is having what we think might be food allergies. The vet put her on a prescription kibble. It costs a fortune, which is not, thankfully, a problem, but the ingredients scare the pee-doodles out of me! There's not one thing on the label that is not chemical. And, she doesn't much care for it. I'd certainly be willing and able to cook for her if it would benefit her. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJamAA Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 On balance is it more cost effective to feed this type of diet? i am interested to try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 cost effective? i have been cooking for felix for the past 6 month. so, i tend to say, NO! cheaper than RX diets- YES! but due to his need for both LOW FAT and LOW PROTEIN i really don't have a choice. the supplements do add up. rice, veggies, meats can all be found on sale, time to prep it- labor of love or insanity. you pick the lesser evil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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