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Update on Max
I thought regulars might appreciate an update on Max.
1. Tummy Aches: Max has been taking Actigall or a (much cheaper) generic version for over three months now and has not had an episode where he stops eating for hours and behaves as if he is in considerable pain. The veterinarian wants me to continue with the medication (Ursodiol). We just started a 100 capsule bottle ($144) where Max takes 1/2 capsule per day. 2. I had thought that Max's tummy aches were due to the high fat diet he was put on to prevent his calcium oxalate stones. So, I switched to a homemade diet. Eventually, I consulted with a veterinary nutritionist (per Buglady) at: http://www.petdiets.com/ The nutritionist was concerned that Max was not geting enough protein and vitamins/minerals in the diet I was using from Donald Strombeck's book. Max's diet, right now (per day) consists of: 1 cup black-eyed peas cooked 1 cup brown rice cooked 2 tsp flax seed oil 1/10 tsp Morton Lite Salt 1/2 human multivitamin/mineral tablet 1/5 Foster and Smith dog Vita-Min 1 500 mg calcium carbonate tablet (no Vitamin D) Additionally, Max takes potassium citrate to keep his urine above a PH of 6.8. Max seems to be doing very well on this diet. He certainly prefers it over the previous diet that basically was one part peas to three parts rice. My only concern is that the human vitamin contains Vitamin C which breaks down into oxalate. The nutritionist does not think this is a problem given the high water and urine PH levels associated with this new diet. I have found a human multivitamin/mineral without Vitamin C and I hope the nutritionist will update the diet. I plan on taking Max in for a checkup in two months. Thanks for your continued interest. --Marshall "Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight." -- William Safire |
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Marshall Dermer said in rec.pets.dogs.health:
Max seems to be doing very well on this diet. That's excellent news, Marshall. He certainly prefers it over the previous diet that basically was one part peas to three parts rice. And that's half the battle, eh? When they also like what's good for them. Rocky's medical condition is influenced by his diet, also, so I have an idea how much effort you've gone to. Good boy! -- --Matt. Rocky's a Dog. |
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Marshall Dermer said in rec.pets.dogs.health:
Max seems to be doing very well on this diet. That's excellent news, Marshall. He certainly prefers it over the previous diet that basically was one part peas to three parts rice. And that's half the battle, eh? When they also like what's good for them. Rocky's medical condition is influenced by his diet, also, so I have an idea how much effort you've gone to. Good boy! -- --Matt. Rocky's a Dog. |
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In article montana writes:
In article , (Marshall Dermer) wrote: I thought regulars might appreciate an update on Max. Thanks for the update. I was just going to ask for one when I saw your recent post. How wonderful that things seem to have stabilized for your boy, and thanks also for the detailed report on his diet. Hi Montana, I recall you kindly enquiring about Max before. Thanks for your continued interest and support. --Marshall |
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In article montana writes:
In article , (Marshall Dermer) wrote: I thought regulars might appreciate an update on Max. Thanks for the update. I was just going to ask for one when I saw your recent post. How wonderful that things seem to have stabilized for your boy, and thanks also for the detailed report on his diet. Hi Montana, I recall you kindly enquiring about Max before. Thanks for your continued interest and support. --Marshall |
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In article Rocky writes:
And that's half the battle, eh? When they also like what's good for them. Yes! Rocky's medical condition is influenced by his diet, also, so I have an idea how much effort you've gone to. Good boy! Ruff, ruff! --Marshall |
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In article Rocky writes:
And that's half the battle, eh? When they also like what's good for them. Yes! Rocky's medical condition is influenced by his diet, also, so I have an idea how much effort you've gone to. Good boy! Ruff, ruff! --Marshall |
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