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Well that was just about the hardest thing I’ve ever done.  How is it that an animal buries itself so deeply into your heart and soul.  He was my best buddy in the world.  Not seeing him waiting in th

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Oliver left us last night. He waited until I got home from the field, brought him to bed, snuggled him, and tucked him in. Then he left. I could sense for the past 10 days that he was saying goodby

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Had to say goodbye to one of my best friends of the last 14 years today. Her name was Avery. At 8 weeks old she was left tied up in front of my future father in law's vet clinic. Freshly out of c

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We cook food for our dog on occasion, usually rice, veg medley, and meat.  But we go with farmer’s dog as his standard food. And then there’s scraps from the table which means he gets breakfast tacos, steak, cheese, a bit of whatever we are eating. Rounds out though because he will eat carrots, watermelon you name it if we are eating it he wants it. We sometimes feed him raw meat as well. We’ve never fed Jax kibble. 

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We cook food for our dog on occasion, usually rice, veg medley, and meat.  But we go with farmer’s dog as his standard food. And then there’s scraps from the table which means he gets breakfast tacos, steak, cheese, a bit of whatever we are eating. Rounds out though because he will eat carrots, watermelon you name it if we are eating it he wants it. We sometimes feed him raw meat as well. We’ve never fed Jax kibble. 

Most people/table scraps food has too much salt and fat for doggos, which is why I will boil it before Mutt gets any to reduce both.  Just an idea.

Honestly can dog food is becoming expensive enough that cooking up some chicken, rice, peas carrots apples etc., and throwing it all in the food pro is becoming cost-effective.   I can make that for less than $3 for 12 ounce cans.

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Most people/table scraps food has too much salt and fat for doggos, which is why I will boil it before Mutt gets any to reduce both.  Just an idea.

Honestly can dog food is becoming expensive enough that cooking up some chicken, rice, peas carrots apples etc., and throwing it all in the food pro is becoming cost-effective.   I can make that for less than $3 for 12 ounce cans.

We do try to be selective on that. You are 100% correct about salt. 
 

and yes making your own dog food is a no brainer if you aren’t feeding kibble and don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on farmers dog type food.  $5-10 per week goes a long way for homemade dog food.

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Our dog (Westie) licks and chews every bed we buy him until it is disgusting and coming apart with padding everywhere.  I am open to other options.

Try this style 

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Jax got his stitches out and biopsy came back not cancer yay! Pup is such a good dog never needed the cone of shame, didn’t scratch his wound ever. Momma was with him most of the time. He just laid next to her desk or rode in the car to job sites! 

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Our 11-month-old hound/husky mix (he might actually be a shepherd/husky mix) is getting over some rather explosive diarrhea, which started toward the end of his second week at our home.  His stool samples came back negative, so it's not a parasite.  We think it might just be some nerves adjusting to a new home, since he's had a rough go in his early life going from street capture to foster care to us, and the vet said that might be the case.  He's finishing up some medication and a bland diet, which is helping a lot, but his crap is still on the softer side, though no longer a puddle of brown liquid.  We had given him some rotisserie chicken and some of the skin from that as a treat, but cut that out in case the fat was upsetting his stomach.  We're worried about what might be on the other side when he's done with the medication and he's back on kibble.

Any thoughts from the Surly dog family?

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Our 11-month-old hound/husky mix (he might actually be a shepherd/husky mix) is getting over some rather explosive diarrhea, which started toward the end of his second week at our home.  His stool samples came back negative, so it's not a parasite.  We think it might just be some nerves adjusting to a new home, since he's had a rough go in his early life going from street capture to foster care to us, and the vet said that might be the case.  He's finishing up some medication and a bland diet, which is helping a lot, but his crap is still on the softer side, though no longer a puddle of brown liquid.  We had given him some rotisserie chicken and some of the skin from that as a treat, but cut that out in case the fat was upsetting his stomach.  We're worried about what might be on the other side when he's done with the medication and he's back on kibble.

Any thoughts from the Surly dog family?

A little canned pumpkin (plain canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix) usually helps settle Sebastian's stomach.  He's a Husky mix and I usually give him a couple of tablespoons with his meal if he's been having an upset stomach.

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Hey there Surly brethren. It’s a sad day at the JW house today. It’s Mango’s last day. He’s been declining for a few weeks and now it’s time. Our appointment is this afternoon. 
 

He’s such a good little man-dog. He will be sorely missed. 

Sorry to hear the news. 

I can count on one hand the number of times I saw my dad cry as a child.  One of them was when we put down our dog when I was in the 8th grade.  My mom and I took him to the vet in the morning while my dad was at work.  When he got home later that day, this hulking 6'4" Marine colonel dressed in his utilities came into my room, closed the door, grabbed me for a hug, and sobbed for about 30 seconds before composing himself and going to hang out with a fellow Marine who came home with him for after work beer.  I have a lot of childhood moments that are the victim of an aging memory, but I still remember that one vividly.  

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A little canned pumpkin (plain canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix) usually helps settle Sebastian's stomach.  He's a Husky mix and I usually give him a couple of tablespoons with his meal if he's been having an upset stomach.

Thanks, man.  I've read pumpkin is good.  I'll pick some up.

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Yes, I cook for my dogs with similar food. Rotate between chicken and pork for meat, and rice and sweet potatoes for starch. 
 

The problem with this is there are some nutrients that aren’t present in this diet they need. You can find some places like farmers dog that will sell the vitamins to make up for what they are missing but they cost more than the food. Vet recommended 1/3 dry and the rest people food so they get what they need. It’s worked out for us

My Luna gets Nulo kibble, rawz pure beef heart, chicken gizzards, desecrated minnows, and chicken hearts. Pig ears for a treat to keep her teeth clean.

 

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Our 11-month-old hound/husky mix (he might actually be a shepherd/husky mix) is getting over some rather explosive diarrhea, which started toward the end of his second week at our home.  His stool samples came back negative, so it's not a parasite.  We think it might just be some nerves adjusting to a new home, since he's had a rough go in his early life going from street capture to foster care to us, and the vet said that might be the case.  He's finishing up some medication and a bland diet, which is helping a lot, but his crap is still on the softer side, though no longer a puddle of brown liquid.  We had given him some rotisserie chicken and some of the skin from that as a treat, but cut that out in case the fat was upsetting his stomach.  We're worried about what might be on the other side when he's done with the medication and he's back on kibble.

Any thoughts from the Surly dog family?

One of our rescues puked his guts out for a couple of weeks after we got him. Vet asked some questions and decided it was just nerves. 
Must have been correct because the dog is still alive. We just rode it out and kept the carpet cleaner handy. 

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One of our rescues puked his guts out for a couple of weeks after we got him. Vet asked some questions and decided it was just nerves. 
Must have been correct because the dog is still alive. We just rode it out and kept the carpet cleaner handy. 

What matters is that you rescue.

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Any indestructible toy suggestions? They love the big Lamb Chops, but they keep ripping the stuffing out of them. 

Fluff n'Tuff are the absolute best in this area (for stuffed toys). I recommend shapes that don't have a lot of limbs/tails - my favorites are the caterpillar, the beach ball, and the football. I have extremely heavy chewers and some of these toys lasted for months.

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Our 11-month-old hound/husky mix (he might actually be a shepherd/husky mix) is getting over some rather explosive diarrhea, which started toward the end of his second week at our home.  His stool samples came back negative, so it's not a parasite.  We think it might just be some nerves adjusting to a new home, since he's had a rough go in his early life going from street capture to foster care to us, and the vet said that might be the case.  He's finishing up some medication and a bland diet, which is helping a lot, but his crap is still on the softer side, though no longer a puddle of brown liquid.  We had given him some rotisserie chicken and some of the skin from that as a treat, but cut that out in case the fat was upsetting his stomach.  We're worried about what might be on the other side when he's done with the medication and he's back on kibble.

Any thoughts from the Surly dog family?

Was the medication for something else? Did the vet suggest probiotics?

Our pup has had a few vomit/diarrhea spells that we could never find the source of.  Took her in, had stool sample tested, came back negative for parasites and Giardia. The vet prescribed this probiotic. Honestly not sure if she needed it, but her symptoms stopped.

 

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Was the medication for something else? Did the vet suggest probiotics?

Our pup has had a few vomit/diarrhea spells that we could never find the source of.  Took her in, had stool sample tested, came back negative for parasites and Giardia. The vet prescribed this probiotic. Honestly not sure if she needed it, but her symptoms stopped.

 

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We've been giving Ned an over-the-counter probiotic (image below) since we've adopted him.  His foster mom is big on probiotics and dog gut health.  I think the meds the vet prescribed might be along the lines of canine Imodium AD, just to treat the symptoms for a week or so while his gut adjusts and he gets more comfortable in his new home.  

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We've been giving Ned an over-the-counter probiotic (image below) since we've adopted him.  His foster mom is big on probiotics and dog gut health.  I think the meds the vet prescribed might be along the lines of canine Imodium AD, just to treat the symptoms for a week or so while his gut adjusts and he gets more comfortable in his new home.  

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My dog has a very sensitive stomach and goes through bouts of diarrhea from time to time. We give him these exact probiotics except in powder form sprinkled over his food when things go south. It usually helps get things back on track pretty quickly and we’ll keep using them for a week or two after that.

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I have a senior dog who goes through spurts of loose stools and shitting in the house that I got real fucking tired of.  She gets a spoonful of pumpkin and a spoonful of plain yogurt with her breakfast kibble every day.  Haven't had to wake up and clean shit in months.

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