https://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/Emy-here-need-canine-kibble-suggestions-for-sister-s-over-weight/m-p/181373#M77093 <P>Hello ladies!</P> <P>I have not posted here in some time, but do come back to read over posts of those needing help with food or lymphoma treatment input, which is when I most often reply.</P> <P>Well, okay. I love to read about new puppies and kitties, too -- particularly when there has been a loss and someone opens their heart to a new little life.</P> <P>My sis has a Huskie mix with a bladder issue. Bonnie (my sis) adopted Sabrina, who was born with this problem. Bonnie took her to various out-of-state universities, to see if surgery could be done. (Bonnie is a medical professional at NIH, so is naturally curious about physical dis-ease and all possible cures.)</P> <P>During the past decade, my sis and her family have been putting pampers on Sabrina, cutting a hole in the right place for doggies tale.</P> <P>Finally, a vet in Texas (Bonnie lives in VA) has found a surgical procedure that has been 100% effective in treating 40 canines with what I believe is a particular type of prolapsed bladder.</P> <P>Sabrina is ten years old, and has been getting too many bladder infections and although still physically in good shape otherwise, probably won't remain so, without this surgery.</P> <P>Bonnie has Sabrina on a waiting list for the surgery. Only issue was that the surgeons team wanted her to have a senior check-up. Her senior check-up is good, but, Sabrina needs to lose weight prior to surgery.</P> <P>As some or many of you may recall, I asked for help with out Nicholas, who eventually crossed the bridge due to lymphoma.</P> <P>But, for the year leading up to that time, many ladies and myself had a great, ongoing thread about food, the 2007 Merrik recall, etc.</P> <P>We are now feeding our three remaining cocker spaniels Taste of the Wild. We rotate their protein varieties and are very happy to report: greatly reduced itching; muscle replacing fat; generally happier, probably due to not scratching so that they sleep soundly through the night.</P> <P>Also, because of the great feeding info I learned, after reading so many good food posts, I've stopped all treats including :biscuits; anything pretending to be bacon; etc. We feed our dogs salads composed of: carrots, green beans and peas in an Olive Oil "dressing." They now are happy with a small carrot as a snack! </P> <P>If anyone here has any other dry kibble suggestions (brands never included in recalls etc.) please post.</P> <P>Blessings to your and your fur, finned or feathered friends!</P> <P>Emy</P> <P> </P> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:35:35 GMT Emy 2012-04-02T23:35:35Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/Emy-here-need-canine-kibble-suggestions-for-sister-s-over-weight/m-p/181373#M77093 <P>Hello ladies!</P> <P>I have not posted here in some time, but do come back to read over posts of those needing help with food or lymphoma treatment input, which is when I most often reply.</P> <P>Well, okay. I love to read about new puppies and kitties, too -- particularly when there has been a loss and someone opens their heart to a new little life.</P> <P>My sis has a Huskie mix with a bladder issue. Bonnie (my sis) adopted Sabrina, who was born with this problem. Bonnie took her to various out-of-state universities, to see if surgery could be done. (Bonnie is a medical professional at NIH, so is naturally curious about physical dis-ease and all possible cures.)</P> <P>During the past decade, my sis and her family have been putting pampers on Sabrina, cutting a hole in the right place for doggies tale.</P> <P>Finally, a vet in Texas (Bonnie lives in VA) has found a surgical procedure that has been 100% effective in treating 40 canines with what I believe is a particular type of prolapsed bladder.</P> <P>Sabrina is ten years old, and has been getting too many bladder infections and although still physically in good shape otherwise, probably won't remain so, without this surgery.</P> <P>Bonnie has Sabrina on a waiting list for the surgery. Only issue was that the surgeons team wanted her to have a senior check-up. Her senior check-up is good, but, Sabrina needs to lose weight prior to surgery.</P> <P>As some or many of you may recall, I asked for help with out Nicholas, who eventually crossed the bridge due to lymphoma.</P> <P>But, for the year leading up to that time, many ladies and myself had a great, ongoing thread about food, the 2007 Merrik recall, etc.</P> <P>We are now feeding our three remaining cocker spaniels Taste of the Wild. We rotate their protein varieties and are very happy to report: greatly reduced itching; muscle replacing fat; generally happier, probably due to not scratching so that they sleep soundly through the night.</P> <P>Also, because of the great feeding info I learned, after reading so many good food posts, I've stopped all treats including :biscuits; anything pretending to be bacon; etc. We feed our dogs salads composed of: carrots, green beans and peas in an Olive Oil "dressing." They now are happy with a small carrot as a snack! </P> <P>If anyone here has any other dry kibble suggestions (brands never included in recalls etc.) please post.</P> <P>Blessings to your and your fur, finned or feathered friends!</P> <P>Emy</P> <P> </P> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:35:35 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/Emy-here-need-canine-kibble-suggestions-for-sister-s-over-weight/m-p/181373#M77093 Emy 2012-04-02T23:35:35Z