Raleigh, Archie, Gus

[scoora]

Gus had his rabies vaccination about a week and a half ago. So far, it's OK.
The vet said he definitely needs his nose done when he gets neutered because the opening is so small.

Archie's is still very picky.

Raleigh is having problems with his eye sight. He has cataracts. Thinking about surgery.

[Budsters Mom]

So glad to hear from you Vicki.

Very relieved to hear that Gus us doing well after his Rabies shot. Rosie finally had hers done. She was pretty itchy for a month. Her scratching has finally eased off and she also seems okay. I pretreated her with Benadryl before her shot. She has allergies, so I didn't want to take any unnecessary risks. I also hung out at the vet for over an hour after her shot, just in case of a reaction.

Also glad to hear that Archie is hanging in there. I am sorry that he is so picky. That makes it so hard to find something he will eat.

Poor Raleigh. I had a dog who went blind many years ago. He got around just fine without his sight, but had to be protected while outside. Birds used to dive bomb him just for fun. It was so mean!

Please keep in touch xxxxxx

Kathy

[scoora]

Kathy,
That was mean what the birds did to your blind dog.
It's sad to see Raleigh sometimes. He sees some yet but it's so sad to watch him.

Archie is pickier than ever. Even with cooked meat. He sniffs it and turns and walks away. Sometimes I force food into his mouth to get him to start eating. So frustrating and it breaks my heart. I don't know what to give him anymore.
I don't know what to do. I know he's not getting proper nutrition and not enough calories.

[Budsters Mom]

Hi Vicki,

I am so sorry to hear that Archie still isn't eating well. What a worry! Has he been the doctor lately and if so, what did he/she say? Archie certainly has had a tough time for one so young.

Big hugs,
Kathy

[Harley PoMMom]

I am sorry, too, that you are having a difficult time getting Archie to eat, I know how frustrating and worrisome this can be. Have you tried Nutri-Cal? Nutri-cal is a calorie supplement and can be smeared either on your finger or in a dog's mouth...here's the link: http://www.tomlyn.com/pr_n_Nutri_Cal.cfm

Will be keeping you and all your sweet furbabies in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs, Lori

[scoora]

Kathy, Lori-Thanks
Kathy-I don't remember exactly when Archie saw the vet last. He had blood work done the end of March(I think). That was OK but urine specific gravity was a bit high. Did another urine test end of April. It improved into the high end of normal range.
That's the last I spoke to the vet.

Lori-I was giving Archie Nutri-Cal chewables when I first got him. They discontinued them so when all of this started I then gave him the gel in the tube. He liked it. I wasn't sure about the sugary ingredients so I went to Wysong's Call of the Wild powder you put in the food. It's for home cooked meals. If I think he didn't get enough Wysong I will give him some Nutri-Cal also. Well if he doesn't eat then he doesn't get the supplement in him plus I swear he can smell it in his food. He sniffs everything before he eats it. That's not why he wouldn't eat this morning. I offered him chicken and hamburger that wasn't in his dish and he still didn't want it.
I didn't offer him anything after breakfast until supper. He still turned his nose at the meat and went into his crate. I offered him a piece of dog food by hand and he licked it. So I put some in a dish and put it in the crate. He licked all the gravy. Not sure if he ate any, don't think so. Just licked. He then came out of the crate and I was able to get him to eat most of his chicken, hamburger and I added a bit of barley. Also had vitamins in it. I have to keep after him to keep eating. I just never know what he wants. Last week it was chicken. This week hamburger. He used to gobble up chicken hearts. Now walks away from them.

For a while Archie's stool has been dark. I just thought it was his diet. He has been eating frozen blueberries and I read they can cause dark stool. Now I'm beginning to think I better have it checked just in case. His stools are still soft at times.

[scoora]

Has anyone used the Bach Rescue Remedy?
I was thinking of trying it on Archie.

[goldengirl88]

Hi Vicki:
Thanks for thinking of Tipper and I. The Bachs remedy is for anxiety etc. You can get it now with no alcohol. That is why I never got it before as Cush dogs cannot have alcohol, and I read somewhere a lot of people thought it was the alcohol in it kind of doping up their dogs. I will let you know how it goes. For now I am using Skullcap and Passionflower brewed and steeped like a tea. Pour it over food and she downs it, so no trouble giving it, but it does not last long and you must test these things out on their skin to first make sure they are not allergic as that would be a disaster with Tipper being allergic to everything. Hope you and the boys are well, I read your thread and know you are still struggling with poor Archie. Blessings
Patti

[goldengirl88]

Vicki:
Please read my post before ordering Bach's Remedy. I am so sorry Noe I cannot use it. Blessings
Patti

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Today, June 6th, is my sweetie Archie's 1st birthday.

Happy Birthday to my Archie!!!!

I hope you have many more with us.

Love you so much,
Mom
Dad, Molly, Scoop, Raleigh, Gus