Woofy Eats

22/02/2024

For an almost 2 year old, her stats are good. Though I will have to manage her protein portions better.

22/02/2024

Chewbacca's blood work results. All is good and getting better.

His last test was on 3rd October 2023 showing an elevated ALP and ALT reading.

In Oct 2023, his ALT was 127. And now (just 5 months after), it is 61.

In Oct 2023, his ALP was 536. And now, it is 280.

All I did was increase his shiruto to daily (used to be 2x a week) and include Hepavite Forte.

For an almost 18 year old, you have to acknowledge his blood work is great.

22/02/2024

Don't over load your dog's system with chemicals.

It's worth paying $118.80 to get a titre test done before you vaccinate.

The vaccinations they take annually, are usually combo packages - combining various vaccines in one jab.

One Parvo jab covers your dog for about 3 years. Same for distemper.

So you see, there is no need to jab your dog with it every year. (Why "fix" something that isn't spoilt in the first place?)

30/01/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/s4dkwtM645U7kBPK/?mibextid=CTbP7E

26/10/2023

Then there is the training costs involved ... but remember, in a training class, the owner is the one being trained, on how to communicate with your dog / animal companion.

https://www.tiktok.com//video/7285010607244463362?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

26/10/2023

Costs of a vet trip. Are you ready to have an animal companion?

Check out CARPOOL CARKI PODCAST's video.

26/10/2023

Are you ready for a canine companion?

Check out CARPOOL CARKI PODCAST's video.

08/09/2023

www.littleolddogsanctuary.com

Learn about how to manage seizures in dogs.

All of our dogs come from shelters. We don’t take owner surrenders or dogs that have already been rescued by other rescues/sanctuaries because why rescue a dog that has already been rescued? We save all of our spaces for dogs that will be euthanized if not rescued.

01/09/2023

Another sampling

01/09/2023

On 24th May 2022, I did blood tests on Chewbacca. It showed liver issues and also showed that his kidney is beginning to fail. He was 16yo then.

And then on 9th June 2022, I did blood tests again on him. The picture below show his improved stats.

What contributed to the improvement?

I put him on liver supplement, digestive enzymes (pre and probiotic), shiruto, nitro extreme).

His liver n kidney panels show a significantly improved state in just 1 week (all items ordered on 24th May 2022, arrived on 2nd June 2022).

29/06/2023

17/06/2023

I have always wanted to take a long holiday trip with my dogs but there are so many restrictions (and we aren't even talking about the stress on the human / the dog yet).

But here's some information for those planning, just so you know what the risks are. Bear in mind also, that the risks are higher for Brachycephalic breeds is higher and this includes Bulldogs (French and English), Boxer Dogs, Boston Terriers, Pekingese, Chinese Shar-Pei, Pugs, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, and Bull Mastiffs.

https://www.pbspettravel.co.uk/blog/why-dont-more-airlines-allow-pets-in-the-cabin/ #:~:text=Individual%20airline%20rules-,Cleanliness,and%20easily%20transmitted%20to%20others.

04/05/2023

I am not for euthanasia. I don't like playing "God", I prefer to play doctor.

Dogs, they adjust very well to adversity - if you pay enough attention, when a paw is amputated (because it is deemed medically necessary), the dog adjusts fairly quickly and easily to moving around on 3 legs.

When a dog ages, it will face challenges, just like us humans. They feel nausea (perhaps cos of kidney disease), they tire more easily (I give heart supplements like CoQ10 and nitro extreme), they play less, run less. Some have visual challenges. It's all part and parcel of getting old.

With my senior dogs, I help them by doing the following:
~ not changing / moving furniture around
~ not having clutter at home
~ marking the doorways with a different essential oil scent (check which scents are alright to use with dogs before you start using)
~ I get a pram
~ I get comfortable bedding for them
~ I prepare nutritionally sound soft foods for them
~ more potty rounds / walks downstairs and for longer duration (just to soak in some fresh air, the scents in the air, get some "sun")
~ no sudden movements or loud noises (walk towards them, calling their name softly - don't just grab them out of the blue, it will shock them).

Don't wait until the dog is blind before you do the above. Don't wait until the dog is not able to cope, before you do the above. It is good to begin to incorporate some of the changes above, BEFORE your dog suffers physical disability.

For example, marking your bedroom doorway with Lavender essential oil, while the dog still has sight, can help with transitioning, thereby reducing stress levels.

There are many other things that can be done - you just need to put yourself in their shoes, understand their challenges and you will know what can be done for them.

Euthanasia should not be considered as a means to end inconvenience. I only ever allow euthanasia into the picture, when the dog has significantly more bad and painful days than it has good days.