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Minty (Vera)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I have missed my Minty's birthday but I feel she will forgive me, we are having a get together for also Flossie's b/birthday very soon. XXXXXXX for Minty.
Posted by susy on June 6, 2015, 12:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you DuleekDandy, that's great! I have a packet of it now and am just defrosting it, I hope she likes it!! It really does seem it has helped other dogs. Also, that's really helpful, I am going to do as you suggest and feed one morning and one evening. The kidney diet page is now in my favourites too! I have just compiled my shopping list for tomorrow and am going to try cooking her some of those recipes. Even though I'm really worried about her, part of me is really reinvigorated by the fact that there seem so many options to help her. And Wispa's mum, I'm going to call Lori Rose and give that a try too, as that is another great avenue I can pursue, thank you! xx
Posted by cinders on June 6, 2015, 10:01 am | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Cinders, in January 2015 we were told (and saw the scans and blood tests confirmed) of our dear Basil and his liver and kidneys were absolutely terrible - almost non functioning and polycystic. I contacted Lori Rose the homeopathic vet and I am sure to this day that he kept going for almost a year an a half with the assistance of this along with what was prescribed from the vets. We were desperately clutching at straws - literally tried everything going but It was just his back legs that let him down in the end. It is worth a try........ x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on June 6, 2015, 9:16 am | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Looking at the PaH website it says that it is green, unbleached tripe Cinders xx
Posted by DuleekDandy on June 5, 2015, 8:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Torres
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Belated birthday wishes to a very special boy xx
Posted by michelleandbertie on June 5, 2015, 7:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lizzie
I’m Homed
lizzie u r so nice if only john would let me have a another grey....mary xx will seen u on sunday xx
Posted by mary/john on June 5, 2015, 6:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Billy B
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Sat with Billy B this morning still shy but walks really well and nice and gentle....xx
Posted by mary/john on June 5, 2015, 6:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rosie
I’m Homed
I walked Rosie 2day down the lane so gentle and a lovely grey.... good luck in your new home... xx
Posted by mary/john on June 5, 2015, 6:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Cinders, I'm so sorry to hear that Evi is poorly. I would second what Linda said about getting some from Pets at Home to try.....I get the large bags and find they are good for taking out some to defrost. As for the raw/kibble mixed dilemma......how about giving some tripe in the morning and then the kibble late afternoon? The reason they say not to mix is that it is believed that the raw is digested much quicker than the kibble. Also, have a look at this......may give you some tips https://www.ngap.org/kidney-diet-y554.html Sending love & positive thoughts xx
Posted by DuleekDandy on June 5, 2015, 6:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you muddypaws for your kind words and encouragement. And LindaPaul, that's great as well, I have got some minced tripe from pets at home now - I don't think it's the green tripe, but it does look good and I'm going to try Evi on it tomorrow. Sebby, that's brilliant, what you did is exactly what I thought of doing, mixing the dry food with a bit of green tripe on top. I'm a worrier just like you! I also read somewhere that tap water isn't great so I am now filtering all of Evi's water. Trial and error is fine - Evi is worth it! I'm going to phone Julie about the homeopathic vet treatment too. Evi is going to get every single chance she can, and I am so grateful to you all for helping her and me like this xx
Posted by cinders on June 5, 2015, 6:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I first started with my ted just feeding Canin Renal dry diet which I did soak, he ate it at first BUT to me it looked so bland (compared to what his grey pals were getting) I then introduced a small bit of green tripe on top of his feed. To be honest it was all a case of trial and error, I monitord him daily (if not hourly) am bit of a worrier, BUT I can say this ted lived an awful lot longer than was originally thought and enjoyed his life until I knew it was time for him to play up above. I hope this info helps u all.
Posted by sebby on June 5, 2015, 4:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Cinders. You should find the Nature's Menu frozen minced tripe in places like Pets at Home or Just for Pets. It comes in blocks which are about 500g but you can get bigger bags. Really sorry your lovely Evi is unwell. Keeping everything crossed for her. Julie Sadler is the one to talk to about homeopathic vets etc. Sure her number is on the south Birmingham training class link on this site. Xx
Posted by LindaPaul on June 5, 2015, 4:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daisy (Dee)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Lots of love to you Daisydog. Hope you will be feeling better soon. x
Posted by lovegreys on June 5, 2015, 2:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you, that looks really good. But can I feed a mixture of raw and kibble? The vet really thinks we need to have her on the royal canin renal diet, and I know that this does seem very effective. But I want to give her some good quality raw protein too. Some internet pages say you can't do a mixture, others say it's fine! I want to give her every chance by doing the renal diet and the green trip, which some people seem to swear by, but I don't want to do more harm than good by mixing! Does anyone know? thank you!
Posted by cinders on June 5, 2015, 1:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Cindy & Phil. l am so very glad that you are staying optimistic about Evi's prognosis. l wish all owners were as caring and understanding as you both are...your little girl obviously means everything to you. l think maybe the reason that the delivery costs for green tripe is so expensive is because it is so perishable, and would have to be packed in dry ice, which is something distributors and carriers have to be licensed to use. Maybe local butchers shops can advise you, and possibly order it in for you, as their meat is delivered in temperature controlled vehicles and stored in freezer rooms. It might be a case where the internet is not the best option. l really wish Evi and yourselves every happiness for the future, and enjoy your hols. Please let us know how she is getting on. Much love to you all. XXX.
Posted by muddypaws on June 5, 2015, 11:00 am | 👍 0 Likes
Teddy (Rusty)
I’m Homed
Teddy is settling in really well. Still a bit nervous but he's getting better everyday. He's improving with his cat training each time we do it so fingers crossed I can make it work. Even if I can't, my mom and dad are so in love with him that they would have him in a heartbeat! Thank you to everyone who's given me so much help and advice so far xxx
Posted by Emmalou on June 5, 2015, 10:10 am | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Have a look at this website www.naturesmenu.co.uk, they deliver to your home I still use their food (the tripe does have a very strong smell - but you'll get used to smell!!!) Cant recommend their food too highly.
Posted by sebby on June 5, 2015, 9:29 am | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
thank you everyone. I feel a bit more optimistic now and have already been doing some research on how to manage this with natural foods etc. Apparently, something called green tripe is brilliant for kidney disease? Loads of people seem to swear by it. I've looked online, but there doesn't seem anywhere local and the one place I looked at charges 100 pounds for shipping!! Does anyone know of anywhere in the midlands I can get it, or anyone who delivers for a slightly more reasonable charge?! xx
Posted by cinders on June 5, 2015, 8:57 am | 👍 0 Likes
Georgie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Can't wait to get home - missing my gorgeous Georgie Girl and of course the rest of the Boswell crew! xxxxx
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on June 5, 2015, 8:21 am | 👍 0 Likes
Daisy (Dee)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Lola and Lena send lots of love and get well soon wishes to their best friend at the seaside. Hope things right themselves in double quick time. Biscuits at the vets sounds great xxxx
Posted by LindaPaul on June 4, 2015, 11:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes