allformyk9s
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Rhys vet appt & need advice (raw diet wise)
Rhys had his 1st vet appt this morning - I liked the vet a lot, she was really nice & spent about 45 mins with us - also sent me home with a 3 ring notebook full of information PLUS a puppy kit!
My big boy is up another 5 lbs - now sitting at 27.6 lbs. (He was 12 wks yesterday) Took him b/c more itching & I noticed some of his hair thinning out. So good news, no mange - its fleas. She brushed him for a few mins & finally found 1 -- so I got some holistic flea spray from there. His coat is pretty dry too she said.
She's supportive of the raw diet however suggested I add a multivitamin to their diet OR add some rice and vegetables. She said though raw meat is 'good' for them its lacking in some vitamins that they need. She mentioned that yes wolves eat primarily raw meat but they do eat some foliage & that wolves arent the best judge to make a decision for our dogs (in general) that wolves life span is about 5yrs, their typically under wt, dry coats etc..... makes sense. She said the garlic tabs prob. wont work to help prevent fleas, she has some holistic vet friends that say it just doesnt work plus too much could be dangerous *this I knew* so if its not going to work, theres no point so I'm going to stop giving them that. Not sure if I should add a multi vitamin or add some rice/vegs every day OR ugh I dont know!! I need opinions/thoughts with this! THANKS
As for neutering him we discussed that. We are doing it obviously but asked her when was the best age as far as him meeting his full size potential. She said 12-18months for that BUT also they've found neutering after the 2nd surge of testosterone (I believe is how she worded it) can reduce their risk of bone cancer. (She said large breeds have a higher chance of bone cancer, she's also a previous mastiff owner) So we'll be having him neutered between those months UNLESS signs of aggression show or he begins a horrible habit of humping everything, lol.
Overall great appt, he was so laid back at the appt that he slept through most of it :lol: Afterward we went to Petsmart, he met a few kids
Rhys had his 1st vet appt this morning - I liked the vet a lot, she was really nice & spent about 45 mins with us - also sent me home with a 3 ring notebook full of information PLUS a puppy kit!
My big boy is up another 5 lbs - now sitting at 27.6 lbs. (He was 12 wks yesterday) Took him b/c more itching & I noticed some of his hair thinning out. So good news, no mange - its fleas. She brushed him for a few mins & finally found 1 -- so I got some holistic flea spray from there. His coat is pretty dry too she said.
She's supportive of the raw diet however suggested I add a multivitamin to their diet OR add some rice and vegetables. She said though raw meat is 'good' for them its lacking in some vitamins that they need. She mentioned that yes wolves eat primarily raw meat but they do eat some foliage & that wolves arent the best judge to make a decision for our dogs (in general) that wolves life span is about 5yrs, their typically under wt, dry coats etc..... makes sense. She said the garlic tabs prob. wont work to help prevent fleas, she has some holistic vet friends that say it just doesnt work plus too much could be dangerous *this I knew* so if its not going to work, theres no point so I'm going to stop giving them that. Not sure if I should add a multi vitamin or add some rice/vegs every day OR ugh I dont know!! I need opinions/thoughts with this! THANKS
As for neutering him we discussed that. We are doing it obviously but asked her when was the best age as far as him meeting his full size potential. She said 12-18months for that BUT also they've found neutering after the 2nd surge of testosterone (I believe is how she worded it) can reduce their risk of bone cancer. (She said large breeds have a higher chance of bone cancer, she's also a previous mastiff owner) So we'll be having him neutered between those months UNLESS signs of aggression show or he begins a horrible habit of humping everything, lol.
Overall great appt, he was so laid back at the appt that he slept through most of it :lol: Afterward we went to Petsmart, he met a few kids