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I'm so sorry Velvet. Just something I think Elaine has mentioned before, can you raise her dishes? You may already do this of course but I believe it helps relieve the sickness feelings. Have you tried Slippery Elm? Works for cats, not sure about dogs. |
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They have raised feed bowls, always found Boxers did better with that I know either going to have to risk a home made diet or mix Ordinary food with the renal, its just the worry I will do more harm than good Shes a very sweet gentle dog, always has been, joy to rear & live with. As a vet once said, if you went out to buy a dog, Katie is exactly what you would be looking for Thanks for listening to me... |
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I would trust slippery elm - it can be used for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease in humans. I found this link. Perhaps ask your vet for his/her advice about using it? |
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Helen, i'm sorry you have all this worry. I have a similar problem with Tom. I tried RC wet renal food with him and he sometimes eats a bit of it but certainly doesn't relish it. I did read somewhere that it's very important for renal cats to eat , i assume it's the same for dogs, they can quickly go down hill if they don't. I tried feeding a bit of ordinary with the renal and also giving renal in the morning and ordinary at night. Not perfect but the best i can do. |
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I would think myself that any food is better than no food and raising her food bowl is a good idea and what about warming her food a little? it may hep her eat as it would "wet" her taste buds due to the scent increasing (heat any food up and it give off more of a smell) Just to add her appitite could well have decreased due to a variety of reasons. |
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You are really between a rock and a hard place. I guess I'd try the half-renal and half normal, and ask the vet what she suggests when an animal is obviously very unhappy with the diet and refusing to eat? I'm so sorry this is happening... |
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