Pembroke & Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Michael Romanos · 11-11-2006, 09:09 PM

Bonnie - so sorry about Lady. Be strong for her - the injections are necessary and you can do it with care and love knowing that a little prick will only be a few seconds of pain for Lady.

Chip's Mom · 11-11-2006, 09:24 PM

It is actually a good size needle the vet used and Lady yelped when she inserted it. I wish I could do it Michael - we will see what the future brings I am going to try to get her to drink more water - any suggestions on how to achieve this would be greatly appreciated. I bought her some low protein canned dog food and she ate good last night and ate 1/2 a can today and she hasn't gotten sick so that is real good.

Chip's Mom · 11-12-2006, 07:07 AM

Thought everyone would like to know that Lady is eating well again with this new canned dog food. No upset stomach and Emilie gave me the idea to put water around the canned food and she drank it all up this morning. She also ran all the way across the yard and looks happy and acts like she is feeling better.

MissGambler'sMommy · 11-12-2006, 07:11 AM

That's wonderful news, and I think that we will all start our day with a smile on our face.

corgimom · 11-12-2006, 07:35 AM

Good news Bonnie and Good thinking Emilie.

Dillydoodle · 11-12-2006, 08:26 AM

I am thrilled to hear that she is feeling better and was keeping down the food mixed with water. This is what i do with my elderly cat misty, i mix her canned food with warm water to make a thick soup - keeping her well hydrated and she LOVES it! Glad i could help. Hugs to lady!
Emilie

fido · 11-12-2006, 08:29 AM

So glad to hear the good news! We're pulling for your family and Lady!

darci · 11-12-2006, 09:26 AM

Thats great news, adding water to her food is a great way to increase her input. Also in a previous post on this thread I gave you a few links, check those out, there are several herbs and vitamins you can add to her diet to aid her in kidney function.

Jeni D · 11-12-2006, 11:36 AM

Sorry to chime in late, but I'm very sorry to hear that Lady is having kidney problems. Hopefully she'll continue getting better and enjoying life! Sending lots of good wishes your way.

tandemgal · 11-12-2006, 11:56 AM

Glad to know Lady is having a good day!

ZdogZ · 11-12-2006, 12:00 PM

I'm so glad that Lady is doing better today.

Michael Romanos · 11-13-2006, 03:27 AM

You can certainly add a little water to each of her meals - especially if she get dry hard food - and in that way she will lap up the water because of the better taste it presents. If she needs liquids and not necessarily water, you could go back to milk (not cow's milk) as a breakfast. But I do believe it is plain water she needs more of.

Chip's Mom · 11-13-2006, 05:29 AM

Darci:

Thanks for all the websites. I will check them out today. My internet has acted up all weekend so I was on and off most of the time. I did manage to check out the dog food with only 4 percent protein so I may order that after I talk with the vet today. Lady is doing excellent with canned and water and acts much better already.

Hayashi_eri · 11-13-2006, 05:52 AM

may god bless lady, lots of corgi kisses from Buta

Chip's Mom · 11-14-2006, 09:22 AM

Lady's cbc came back normal and the vet said to feed her low protein dog food and plenty of water. If she stops eating again, I will need to take her back. She said that 6.5 protein was fine to give her. She is doing well. No vomiting, eating a can of dog food a day and acts alot better. Hopefully this will stabilize her for awhile.

11-11-2006, 09:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
Chip's Mom Global Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northeast TN Posts: 2,364	It is actually a good size needle the vet used and Lady yelped when she inserted it. I wish I could do it Michael - we will see what the future brings I am going to try to get her to drink more water - any suggestions on how to achieve this would be greatly appreciated. I bought her some low protein canned dog food and she ate good last night and ate 1/2 a can today and she hasn't gotten sick so that is real good. __________________ Bonnie A Good Home, Loving Family and Three Loyal Corgis at my feet - I am truly Blessed.

11-12-2006, 07:07 AM	#18 (permalink)
Chip's Mom Global Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northeast TN Posts: 2,364	Thought everyone would like to know that Lady is eating well again with this new canned dog food. No upset stomach and Emilie gave me the idea to put water around the canned food and she drank it all up this morning. She also ran all the way across the yard and looks happy and acts like she is feeling better. __________________ Bonnie A Good Home, Loving Family and Three Loyal Corgis at my feet - I am truly Blessed.

11-12-2006, 09:26 AM	#23 (permalink)
darci Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,049	Thats great news, adding water to her food is a great way to increase her input. Also in a previous post on this thread I gave you a few links, check those out, there are several herbs and vitamins you can add to her diet to aid her in kidney function. __________________ Cindy ( darci's mom )

11-12-2006, 11:56 AM	#25 (permalink)
tandemgal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,336	Glad to know Lady is having a good day! __________________

11-13-2006, 03:27 AM	#27 (permalink)
Michael Romanos Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silverstream (near Wellington, the capital of NZ) Posts: 5,188	You can certainly add a little water to each of her meals - especially if she get dry hard food - and in that way she will lap up the water because of the better taste it presents. If she needs liquids and not necessarily water, you could go back to milk (not cow's milk) as a breakfast. But I do believe it is plain water she needs more of. Last edited by Michael Romanos; 11-13-2006 at 05:20 PM.

11-11-2006, 09:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
Michael Romanos Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silverstream (near Wellington, the capital of NZ) Posts: 5,188	Bonnie - so sorry about Lady. Be strong for her - the injections are necessary and you can do it with care and love knowing that a little prick will only be a few seconds of pain for Lady.

11-12-2006, 07:11 AM	#19 (permalink)
MissGambler'sMommy Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Bay area, but commute to Las Vegas, with Miss Gambler, for work Posts: 431	That's wonderful news, and I think that we will all start our day with a smile on our face.

11-12-2006, 07:35 AM	#20 (permalink)
corgimom Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,199	Good news Bonnie and Good thinking Emilie.

11-12-2006, 08:26 AM	#21 (permalink)
Dillydoodle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,422	I am thrilled to hear that she is feeling better and was keeping down the food mixed with water. This is what i do with my elderly cat misty, i mix her canned food with warm water to make a thick soup - keeping her well hydrated and she LOVES it! Glad i could help. Hugs to lady! Emilie

11-12-2006, 08:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
fido Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 112	So glad to hear the good news! We're pulling for your family and Lady!

11-12-2006, 11:36 AM	#24 (permalink)
Jeni D Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 503	Sorry to chime in late, but I'm very sorry to hear that Lady is having kidney problems. Hopefully she'll continue getting better and enjoying life! Sending lots of good wishes your way.

11-12-2006, 12:00 PM	#26 (permalink)
ZdogZ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 656	I'm so glad that Lady is doing better today.

11-13-2006, 05:29 AM	#28 (permalink)
Chip's Mom Global Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northeast TN Posts: 2,364	Darci: Thanks for all the websites. I will check them out today. My internet has acted up all weekend so I was on and off most of the time. I did manage to check out the dog food with only 4 percent protein so I may order that after I talk with the vet today. Lady is doing excellent with canned and water and acts much better already. __________________ Bonnie A Good Home, Loving Family and Three Loyal Corgis at my feet - I am truly Blessed.

11-13-2006, 05:52 AM	#29 (permalink)
Hayashi_eri Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 327	may god bless lady, lots of corgi kisses from Buta __________________ I love love love love loooovvvvveeeee Corgis!!! I have discovered Corgis ONLY expand SIDE WAYS.

11-14-2006, 09:22 AM	#30 (permalink)
Chip's Mom Global Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northeast TN Posts: 2,364	Lady's cbc came back normal and the vet said to feed her low protein dog food and plenty of water. If she stops eating again, I will need to take her back. She said that 6.5 protein was fine to give her. She is doing well. No vomiting, eating a can of dog food a day and acts alot better. Hopefully this will stabilize her for awhile. __________________ Bonnie A Good Home, Loving Family and Three Loyal Corgis at my feet - I am truly Blessed.

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