Our Bella from earlier blogs is still not putting on weight. She is still a walking skeleton, and it worries us since she is getting fed three times a day by her foster mother.
We took her this morning to Dr Damiani to have her spayed, but she was still underweight --- the doctor and we agreed that we have to figure out why and get her in better shape before doing the surgery.
Dr Damiani examined Bella and she laid totally still the whole time. She was fantastic. Her foster mother had to dry her mouth since Bella drooled so much from being stressed.
Dr Damiani is a great veterinarian. He gives us a lot of time and educates us at the same time. Every time we learn something new and our work feels very rewarded from him. Can you imagine that today he thanked us for doing so much for the Neapolitan strays?
My heart felt warm and we get inspiration to keep going. On top of everything he is keeping his costs low for our Foundation and NFOA. --I know since we have been working with other veterinarians here.--
With Bella he did a rectal examination and found out she is eating a lot of gravel!!! A blood test was being sent away-- for many internal answers we hope for. We really want to know what is wrong with our girl Bella.
She is only 3 years old, blind in her left eye and has been abused by people before. She is so worthy a good and calm life, and a nutritional correct life.
Before leaving, Dr Damiani came out with a carton of dog food for us, as a gift. What an Amore veterinarian, AWL is so grateful for the person he is!
And Bella was so scared that she turned out to be so brave on the examine table, it was amazing to see her. Bella, we are doing everything so you can feel better and get healthy!
3 comments:
I have a recipe that is great for putting weight on dogs. It sounds a little crazy but works wonders! You are welcome to it if you want it. Just let me know.
We would love to know Angie....help!!!
Gaff Balls
5 pounds ground meat
5 cups Total whole grain cereal
5 cups oats (slow cooking type)
2½ cups raw wheat germ
¾ cup oil
¾ cup molasses (i have had to leave this out, havent been able to find it here but still works without)
6 egg yolks
5 packets gelatin
2 ½ tablespoons Solid Gold Seameal supplement (I use K9 Show Stopper)
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly like you would a meatloaf.
Divide into separate containers or bags. Freeze. Thaw as needed for feeding.
Can be fed to any size dog, small or large, just adjust amount given to size of dog: ½ pound a day will put weight on medium sized dog within days, less than that will maintain dogs weight.
This is used as a supplement to commercial dog food when one needs to put weight on a dog. This is not to be used as a dog’s sole food as it lacks the needed calcium to do so. It should not be used heavily on young pups as it can disturb growth and bone and joint development.
Never had a dog turn it down and it works very quickly, as in just a couple of days!
Hope it helps.
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