The Whole Puppy Dog

The Whole Puppy Dog “Your pet's food can be the safest form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.”
Dr. K Woodley

After half of a century of loving and losing puppy dogs, I decided something had to change. I’ve dedicated the past four years to learning how to extend the quality of life and increase the happiness of my pups. At the core of this process is an understanding of the basic nutritional requirements for a thriving, calm and happy dog.

Welcome, Otis and TiffanyHello again to our fantastic Warriors! 💙💙💙 We are so happy to have you welcome a new pair to ou...
05/12/2025

Welcome, Otis and Tiffany
Hello again to our fantastic Warriors! 💙💙💙

We are so happy to have you welcome a new pair to our healing family. They are Otis, a 14-year-old Sh*tzu/Yorkie and his loving Momma Tiffany.

Tiffany contacted us in early November 2024, asking for help with Otis. She told us that he developed vomiting and diarrhea after being away from home.

A trip to the vet revealed that Otis had increased kidney and white blood cell levels. Momma was also informed that Otis was suffering from a collapsed trachea.

The above was all added to a known history of cataracts, arthritis and dental concerns! Was it even possible to improve life for Otis?

One thing we know for sure is that no challenge is too great at PDWs!

Our first step was thoroughly reviewing Otis’ medical information and Tiffany’s concerns. We then identified our priorities:

Develop a kidney-friendly diet to prevent further organ damage

Alleviate Otis’ arthritic pain by lowering the inflammation in his body

Support his collapsed trachea with muscle-strengthening nutrients

Correct his tummy balance to heal his gut lining and prevent the vomiting

Develop a nutritional plan to slow down his cataract development

Improve his oral health

With our priorities known, we had to identify goals to meet them!

The use of functional foods to decrease his systemic inflammation

Develop a renal protective diet to eliminate further kidney damage

Correct and maintain his calcium and phosphorus intake to ensure his metabolic system functions effectively

At the beginning of their program, Tiffany stressed that while she was concerned about several conditions there was one area that was of prime concern: Otis’ extreme coughing and collapsed trachea.

The cough Otis has been experiencing has been very troublesome for them, and she was very hopeful that some improvement might be seen.

As an update on their progress, we thought hearing directly from Tiffany would give you a good idea how Otis is doing. With her permission, we are sharing it with you:

“Yes, he has improved since I sent the first message drastically, I started him on the pork loin and white potatoes the first two weeks after he got sick until I received your menu and he had rebounded great then I got your menu and he’s been staying good he acts more like a puppy now and my bigger dogs benefit as well. Otis’s coughing since switching his food has drastically went down and he’s a lot perkier and seems to actually get rest now where before he didn’t because he would cough all the time his breath is also getting better a little bit at a time”

“Thank you, to me it’s amazing how big of a difference it has made with the coughing. He used to cough so much we thought about possibly having him put down who knew just changing his food would change the coughing. I used to feel bad for him because the vet said there was nothing we could really do. It was just something that happens in smaller breeds. I'm here to tell you it’s definitely the food that was a major instigator for it. Makes me even question if he actually has tracheal collapse”

It is wonderful for us to receive these positive updates from our Mommas! Otis and Tiffany are still learning but every day they are healing and finding new life. That's what makes a PDW smile! 🐶🐶🐶🥳😍

Welcome Aboard! Buck and HaliGreetings to all you amazing PDWs! For today’s surprise special, we are eager for you to me...
05/11/2025

Welcome Aboard! Buck and Hali

Greetings to all you amazing PDWs! For today’s surprise special, we are eager for you to meet Buck, an almost 8-year-old Wheaton/Schnauzer mix and his Momma, Hali.

Hali contacted PDWs in mid-January 2025 to see if anyone in our group could help her make Buck feel better.

She told us that in December, Buck was hospitalized for treatment of pancreatitis. At that time, the vets prescribed a large number of medications for him.

Everyone was excited when Buck improved and was discharged home! However, he was not interested in eating his food after getting home!

Momma told us she would either hand or syringe-feed Buck to nourish him. The only time Buck ate willingly was during walks when he would try to scavenge whatever food he could find along the way! Momma did not think this was such a great idea.

An essential part of the PDW program is thoroughly reviewing all medical information and discussing it with the pup’s Momma. This review allows us to develop appropriate priorities in our healing plan. In the situation of Buck and Hali, those priorities were to

Prevent future pancreatic episodes

Heal his tummy lining to prevent pain when eating

Eliminate syringe feeding

Convince Buck vegetables are wonderful!

Provide safe treat options

Flush out and detoxify his system from the high volume of medication given during treatment for pancreatitis

Replace synthetic supplements with whole foods

These are all excellent priorities, wouldn't you say? Our task now is to develop a plan for attaining them! According to the nutritionist at PDWs, our plan must always include appropriate, functional foods. The plan for Buck and Hali was to

Develop a menu that would balance the flora in Buck’s tummy

Heal the lining in his tummy with a meal plan that builds on Buck’s natural microbiome

Recommend foods that are easily digestible, thus providing increased nutrient absorption

Provide foods that are tasty, appealing and satisfying, thus making it less likely he will be attracted to scavenging

Provide safe, healthy treat recipes designed for Buck’s needs

Buck and Hali are learning to live and eat in a unique way. Things are changing for both Momma and Pup. Some slowly, some much faster than others. One thing is sure: at the end of the journey, it will be much easier to stay healthy by following the PDW plan! 🐕‍🦺🥳🐶🤗😍

Welcome to Chloe and Melanie Hello there, Warriors! We have a rare treat for you!! We will introduce you to a new Momma ...
05/11/2025

Welcome to Chloe and Melanie

Hello there, Warriors! We have a rare treat for you!! We will introduce you to a new Momma named Melanie and her girl, Chloe. You will be amazed to hear this, but Chloe has reached the incredible age of 18!

If that doesn't make her a true Puppy Dog Warrior, what does?

Chloe’s Momma came to PDWs in mid-December 2024. She hoped she could make Chloe feel more comfortable after several years of tummy upsets. She had endured episodes of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, accompanied by the usual treatments with medication and prescription kibble.

Chloe’s Momma and Dad had listened to their vet’s advice and done as recommended, yet their little girl was not feeling any better. They knew something was missing and were determined to find a way to help her feel better in her very senior years.

They explored the different programs offered for pups like Chloe and found our group and nutritionist who has had remarkable success with her program. Momma contacted her, and together, they agreed upon a plan to begin Chloe's healing journey.

The first thing done was to establish our priorities, which were to

Repair the damage in the lining of Chloe’s tummy

Reduce her body’s inflammation and lower the pain associated with it

Prevent future pancreatic flares

Eliminate morning pukes as well as diarrhea

Evaluate all current medications and supplements to confirm if all or none are required

Increase the energy level of this incredible 18-year-old doggie so she can once again enjoy the activities she loves so much

We had identified our priorities for Chloe, but the more significant issue for us was developing a plan to meet them. Chloe had been such a Warrior to live this long; she deserved the best plan we could do!

The course of action for Chloe and Melanie was to

Develop a nutritional plan that would help this pup live the best life possible for as long as possible

Provide Chloe with tasty and functional nutrients to send signals targeting specific organs in her body

Ensure any menu developed for Chloe contains foods that are easily digested and consist of antioxidants, probiotics and prebiotics

Ensure her menu provides a regular supply of micronutrients that will enable her senior brain to perform vital functions adequately

Balance the Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acid ratio to decrease Chloe’s body inflammation

Reduce or eliminate the use of synthetic supplements with herbs and other ingredients that will provide a safer and more efficient option

Chloe, her Momma, and her dad have been in their healing plan with PDWs for a very short time. We have seen several positive changes, but we look forward to many more. Keep watching to see how this fantastic 18-year-old baby does! 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🎶🤗💕💕💕👀

Welcome! Gabby and Krista! 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🤗🤗🥳It seems like a long time since we have welcomed a new pup and Momma to our PDW g...
05/10/2025

Welcome! Gabby and Krista! 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🤗🤗🥳

It seems like a long time since we have welcomed a new pup and Momma to our PDW group. We are so happy to introduce you to Gabby, an 8-year-old Border Collie/Heeler mix, and her Momma, Krista!

Krista and her husband, who live in Winnipeg, Canada, fostered Gabby from an Indigenous Rescue Organization in Manitoba when she was just six weeks old.

Life for this family was moving along smoothly, or so everyone thought! Gabby ate various commercial foods, topped off with healthy berries and fruits. She also enjoyed her “special” occasional treats of donuts, potato chips and marrow bones 🙈🙈😩.

All these treats abruptly ended for Gabby in March 2024 when she became very ill, and Momma learned the diagnosis was Pancreatitis. After three days in the hospital and many medications, Gabby came home to recover.

In May 2024, Gabby suffered a broken tooth, and Momma was told by her vet that surgery was necessary. Although she was concerned, the vet reassured her that Gabby’s previous illness should not be an issue.

Can any of you Warriors out there guess what happened next? If you said our Miss Gabby would again have a problem with Pancreatitis, you are correct! Within a very short time, she was exhibiting symptoms and was in hospital for treatment.

Two episodes of Pancreatitis within two months! No wonder Krista wanted to discover what she could do to help her little girl! She began to research options available to her for help. That's when she discovered PDWs and the nutritionist who develops the healing program for pups!

Krista and Christina connected, and they completed plans to start Gabby’s 6-week healing program at the end of February 2024.

A critical part of our intake procedure is obtaining medical documentation about all care pups have received from their vets before entering the program. Our nutritionist will then use this medical information to develop a comprehensive healing plan for clients.

After reviewing Gabby’s information, her program priorities became as follows:

Repair Gabby’s tummy lining to improve her ability to absorb nutrients and calories

Limit future pancreatic flares by preventing the inflammation that triggers them

Reduce Gabby’s reflux by strengthening her Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES)

Teach Krista how to manage Gabby’s nutrition to ensure her long-term nutritional balance

Confirm if Gabby has any food allergies

Identifying priorities gets us halfway; next, we need to determine how to work at attacking them. Our plan to do this follows:

Develop a nutritional plan to balance Gabby's natural microbiome in her tummy. This plan will heal her tummy lining, strengthen her immune system, and decrease her body’s inflammation

Provide a highly digestible diet that will reduce the risk of undigested food left in the tummy causing bacterial growth

Provide a menu that will ensure the flora balance in her tummy, strengthening the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) to prevent reflux

Gabby is quickly learning how good it feels to have a tummy that is no longer in pain. Her Momma is starting to see her girl enjoy playing and doing things again.

They know this journey is just beginning. They also know that with the help of the PDWs and Christina's menus, they are going to make it!

😊🐶🐶🐶🥳❤️💕

Welcome to Donkey and JinHere we are again, PDWs!!! Are you ready to meet another terrific Pup and Momma who have taken ...
05/08/2025

Welcome to Donkey and Jin

Here we are again, PDWs!!! Are you ready to meet another terrific Pup and Momma who have taken the big step toward healing?

Today's honour goes to Donkey, a 16-lb, 12-year-old Bichon Frise pup and his proud Momma Jin!

Donkey and Jin came to PDWs in late January 2025, looking for help with Donkey’s digestive issues. He had recently been diagnosed with pancreatitis and SIBO (a bacterial overgrowth in his intestine). He had also been dealing with pancreatitis and treated with medications common to that diagnosis.

Donkey’s Momma told us that he was also diagnosed with a heart murmur as well as eye infections that may be related to allergies. These are many issues for a little pup to contend with!

PDWs are aware that, too often, so many of our pups are overloaded with medication to treat problems when other, healthier options are available. That is what Donkey’s Momma hoped for and what our nutritionist planned to find.

Our first step in determining Donkey’s healing journey was to review his records and identify our priorities. They were to

* Decrease the level of bacteria in his small intestine (SIBO)
* Prevent his constant diarrhea
* Prevent further episodes of pancreatic flares
* Wean him off identified medications
* Control blood levels within normal levels
* Slow the progression of Donkey’s heart disease
* Control his eye infection episodes and associated eye damage

We have now established our priorities for Donkey, so it is time to set out our plan for achieving them.
To do this, we will:

Provide a highly digestible diet that will reduce the chances of undigested food remaining in Donkey’s system, causing bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

Develop a menu that will rebuild the natural microbiome in Donkey’s tummy and contribute to healing damage that may have occurred

Develop a cardiac healthy diet will supply the necessary ingredients to protect Donkey’s heart from further changes

Develop a menu that will provide essential blood regulation naturally rather than through synthetic supplements

Donkey and his Momma have begun a new journey toward healthy living. The things they are learning are new, perhaps even daunting at times, but we can be sure they will be exciting!!

We invite all PDWs to help them achieve their goals with your encouragement and guidance! 🥳🐶🐕‍🦺🤗💕

Welcome Bella and Jacqueline 🐾🐾Today you are about to meet another one of our August Bruisers! Bella and her loving Momm...
08/13/2024

Welcome Bella and Jacqueline 🐾🐾

Today you are about to meet another one of our August Bruisers! Bella and her loving Momma, Jacqueline!

Bella is a 12 year old Pomeranian who weighs, wait for it! 7.2 lbs!

Bella had been officially diagnosed with pancreatitis in October/2023, although Momma told us she had never had a solid poo her whole life!

In October/23, little Bella spent almost a full week in hospital and since then had been struggling with intermittent flares that were managed at home.

Momma had tried commercial, as well as home prepared foods but nothing seemed to help her little girl. She found our group, was connected with our nutritionist and is now beginning the healing journey with her Bella!

After a review of Bella’s information it was clear that we had a challenge ahead of us. We set our our priorities to:

* Prevent additional pancreatic episodes
* Remove Bella’s tummy toxins
* Restore a healthy microbiome
* Rebuild her liver function
* Reduce the joint inflammation
* Support Bella’s arthritic hip

Wow! Now, there are a number of priorities to be tackled! Yes and no, because all these priorities actually relate to one main thing - NUTRITION!

And that just happens to be right in our wheelhouse!

So our plan to accomplish our priorities will include:

* Develop a nutritional plan that will balance the flora in Bella’s tummy.
* Improve Bella’s immune response to tackle the negative bacteria in her biome
* Eliminate Bella’s pain meds and supplements
* Use functional food to assist her liver begin its regeneration.
* Build Bella a menu that will reduce her painful reflux and burning esophagus.

(Research indicates that anesthesia and the accompanying drugs can cause a weakening in the esophageal muscle. This is important because that muscle is supposed to prevent that backflow of acid from the tummy)

As that old song by the Carpenters went “we’ve only just begun”, but Bella and Jacqueline have already started to see small positive changes. We are convinced more are inevitable!

Watch along as Momma and her beautiful girl take off! ❤️‍🩹

(That’s Bella’s sister… Cinnamon! at the bottom)

Our August introductions will be led by ta da!  Miss Sarah and her Momma Amanda! Sarah weighs in at a whopping 4 ½ lbs o...
08/10/2024

Our August introductions will be led by ta da! Miss Sarah and her Momma Amanda!

Sarah weighs in at a whopping 4 ½ lbs of beauty, determination and joy.

In October, 2023 Sarah was hospitalized for a severe episode of pancreatitis. Since then it’s been a roller coaster of vomiting and bloody diarrhea.

Her Momma contacted us late July. She didn’t know what else she could do for her sweetheart.

Everything her vet suggested was unsuccessful! What else can she do?

This seems to be a familiar refrain from so many of our pet owners today, does it not?

Enter PDW and a consultation with our nutritionist. Sarah began her healing journey late July. The first thing to be done was to develop priorities for her that included:

* Heal the lining of her tummy
* Prevent the never ending cycle of pain, vomiting and diarrhea that Sarah has been experiencing
* Reduce the inflammation that was out of control in Sarah’s tummy

Our plan to do this has been fairly straightforward. The goal is to help build a life of healthy eating and vibrant happiness for Amanda’s little munchkin.

* Develop a nutritional plan that will ensure the flora in Sarah’s tummy is balanced, supporting a healthy immune response
* Select nutrients for Sarah that will enhance cellular function and balance her body’s metabolism
* Slow down the digestive process contributing to the discomfort she is experiencing.

Sarah is a tiny little girl, who deserves a long, healthy, happy life!

She and her Momma are working diligently to attain just that. Stay tuned and watch them get there!

Today it gives us great pleasure to introduce you to Sam and Riza, who joined our family all the way from Australia!Sam ...
07/20/2024

Today it gives us great pleasure to introduce you to Sam and Riza, who joined our family all the way from Australia!

Sam is a 6 year old Cavapoodle, who came to us in early July. His Momma told us Sam had been diagnosed with pancreatitis and early kidney disease in April, 2024.

Sam has been a picky eater most of his life. To entice him to eat, Riza tried all the commercial foods. Only an ever changing combination of commercial and home cooked foods has kept Sam eating.

This worked sometimes, other times, not so much! But no matter what he ate, the reflux continued and now, to make a bad situation worse, Sam had developed pancreatitis!

That’s when Momma decided it was time to ask for help from our group and our nutritionist!

After reviewing the information, it quickly became clear that our main priorities for would be:

* To create a menu that would excite Sam
* Jumpstart healing of his damaged tummy
* Eliminate his acid reflux
* Prevent any further kidney damage
* Stop those painful pancreatic flares

Sam and Riza have been working diligently since starting our program in early July. Things are going well however, Sam’s progress has been inconsistent.

So, last week we reviewed Sam’s medical records again. A closer look at his blood tests indicated his thyroid was not functioning adequately to support his needs.

Doing a 5 panel thyroid test in Australia is very expensive. Without labs capable of running those tests we would have to send a sample to the U.S. at considerable cost.

In consultation with Sam’s holistic vet we decided a trial testing of a low dose thyroid supplement was the best way to go. Dr. Kathy will monitor him closely to assess his response to the supplement and determine the correct dose.

It’s not going to be a quick fix, we know that but we encourage you to follow Sam’s progress

We are confident that healing his damaged tummy and establishing the best level of thyroid supplement we will see him improve significantly.

That’s when Sam’s Momma will see her happy boy back again! 🥰🥰🦮🐾🐾🐾🥳🥳❤️❤️

For all you MS out there this stud is Roscoe, a 4 year old Mini Schnauzer and his Momma, Marcia! After being a healthy y...
07/13/2024

For all you MS out there this stud is Roscoe, a 4 year old Mini Schnauzer and his Momma, Marcia!

After being a healthy young guy Roscoe developed his first episode of pancreatitis in early June of this year.

Discussion with Marcia revealed that within a 2 day span Roscoe was given a multitude of vaccines and preventative updates.

In just less than one week later, Roscoe began to develop his very first symptoms of pancreatitis! Coincidence, you say???

Very quickly Roscoe became quite ill to the point that he required hospitalization, giving his Momma a huge scare. She really wasn’t sure what to do for her boy so she asked people she knew what they recommended.

Our group was suggested, she contacted us and the rest, as the saying goes, is history! After consulting with Christina, it was decided to bring Roscoe into our healing program on an emergency basis as soon as he was discharged from hospital.

In order to ensure Roscoe was provided with the most effective plan to return him to his previous healthy, happy self, we established the following goals:

* Provide Roscoe with a reset diet to eliminate his diarrhea and return his gut to a healthy balance of flora

* Establish an ongoing menu that is suitable for Roscoe and met his nutritional requirements

* Develop a plan to keep Roscoe safe, naturally, from vaccinations, oral and topical preventatives, given the likelihood that he has now become immune compromised

Roscoe has been participating in our program for just a short time and is progressing really well. He and his Momma have learned a lot about staying healthy.

Following a safe, sensible nutritional plan can mean the difference between a full healthy life or one plagued by illness and fear.

Their journey is just beginning but we are confident it will be a safe one! 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🐾🐾🥰🤗🤗

Today, we are introducing you to RJ, a 6 year old Rottweiler, and his loving Momma, Janet. They came to our program in M...
07/12/2024

Today, we are introducing you to RJ, a 6 year old Rottweiler, and his loving Momma, Janet.

They came to our program in May when Janet, almost panic stricken, needed help with RJ. He was terribly sick with pancreatitis and reflux.

She had just recently lost RJ’s brother, another Rottie, to illness and was terrified the same thing was going to happen to her RJ.

RJ was under her Vet’s care for pancreatitis with bloody diarrhea. A review of his medical history showed he had been prescribed just about every injection and medication invented for the treatment of his illness, all to no avail.

RJ had also been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and placed on medication for this. The only problem was he had not received the appropriate testing for this diagnosis, nor had he been placed on the appropriate treatment.

Dosing was likely about 3-4 times higher than required IF he was, in fact, thyroid deficient to begin with.

The decision was made to bring RJ and his Momma into our program 6 week healing program on an emergency basis.

The critical need was to stabilize his body then provide them with ongoing support to cope with RJ’s sensitive tummy.

Our main goals with RJ were to:

* Eliminate his current episode of bloody diarrhea by initiating our reset/hold menu

* Assess RJ’s nutritional needs for long term stability of his tummy and pancreas, helping his Mom develop safe, nutritious meals

* Evaluate the need for ongoing use of thyroid medication and ensure if required, the dosage was appropriate and monitored as necessary

Our healing journey with RJ has been somewhat of an adventure. We always say no two pups are the same and RJ has definitely defined this!

Yes, there have been bumps along the way - some small, some frustrating but none that we haven’t been able to work through together!

That’s what this program is all about, when all is said and done. Making our pups healthy again, one day at a time. 🐾🐾🐾🦮❤️🐕‍🦺🥳🥳

Today we are introducing our bouncy, bossy, belligerent, brilliant but, oh so beautiful baby Kaju 🐾🐾 and his very patien...
07/10/2024

Today we are introducing our bouncy, bossy, belligerent, brilliant but, oh so beautiful baby Kaju 🐾🐾 and his very patient Momma, Shaktida.

Kaju is a Toy Poodle, weighing in at just under 7 lbs. He had his first experience with pancreatitis at the ripe old age of 8 months, when he had nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Since then he has had several other episodes of varying severity, but certainly enough for Momma to decide she did not wish for this to be a life for Kaju.

Her biggest concern was the damage happening to Kaju that she couldn’t see?

After some research, Shaktida found information on our PDW group and what our nutritionist has been able to do with very sick puppy dogs, then reached out for help and guidance.

After reviewing the information Shaktida gave us about Kaju’s short life, we uncovered some familiar looking problems:

Kaju’s nutrition consisted of a mixture of commercial foods that were likely causing his nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

He was being given preventatives on a regular basis, some of which were combined into one pill, resulting in ingestion of heavy duty toxins.

Issues that were nutritional were being treated with medicine, rather than, oh my goodness!! - FOOD! Imagine that!

Kaju’s weight fluctuated up and down, depending on how his tummy was feeling

We recognized that our main goals for Kaju and Shaktida would be:

* Prevent his vomiting, diarrhea and pain by eliminating his dependency on commercial foods and introducing him to a nutritious, well-balanced diet

* Remove the medication used to treat Kaju’s nutritional deficiencies and replace those nutrients with whole food to fill his nutritional needs

* Transition Kaju off his oral 3 month flea, tick and heartworm combo to a more appropriate method of prevention

Kaju and his Momma are just beginning their journey to a healthier, better life. Both are learning that this is not an easy process, but Kaju knows his tummy is starting to feel better.

Shaktida is learning that little bumps along the way can be handled with patience, love and of course, guidance from the people here that care so much about puppy dogs ❤️🐾🦮🥹🐾🐾🐾

Today we would like to invite you on a journey with us to meet Goose and his Momma, Jessica. Goose is a wonderful 3 year...
06/26/2024

Today we would like to invite you on a journey with us to meet Goose and his Momma, Jessica.

Goose is a wonderful 3 year old miniature Goldendoodle, who at the all too young age of one, developed daily reflux and regurgitation. His Momma was given a variety of different brand name commercial dog foods, with no success.

To try and diagnose his problem, he underwent a plethora of investigative studies that included blood work, x-rays, barium studies, a gastroscopy, biopsies etc. - all of which, for the most part, were normal.

Next, since nothing much is wrong, they put Goose on medication.

Over time he was prescribed…

* Metoclopramide
* Sucralfate
* Prilosec
* Ondansetron
* Cerenia

… and of course, no list is complete without steroids.

His diet during all this included numerous hypoallergenic trials involving several different brands of commercial prescription foods - both wet and dry - none of which resolved Goose’s symptoms.

Jessica, Goose’s Momma was becoming terribly concerned about her little boy and what all these drugs and tests were doing to him. She began looking around to find out what she could do or where she could go for help. That’s when she turned to PDW.

After reviewing his medical records and other pertinent information, it was identified that we needed to address two main priorities with Goose and Jessica

* Goose’s history of daily reflux and vomiting

* Reduce the high volume of medication, including steroids

We knew that as long as Goose was consuming those we would never provide him with the ability to heal.

We believed that if we could deal with these two areas effectively, we would see a significant improvement in Goose’s overall wellbeing.

Easy, right? Well, maybe not so much!

Our plan:

** Develop a reset meal plan for Goose to cleanse his system of the different types of foods he had been eating

** Build on that to identify what he could comfortably consume without triggering his daily reflux and regurgitation

** Commence a plan that was acceptable to Momma and vets.

The target was to reduce and eliminate Goose’s reliance on medication.

It has now been approximately 3 months since Goose’s journey began with us. As we clearly communicate when starting this plan, it’s not always smooth sailing.

Although we are not finished this journey so far it has been an adventure for everyone concerned!

One, I might add, that has been more rewarding to this point than anyone could have imagined!

Goose and Jessica’s accomplishments so far have included:

* Being weaned totally off all commercial dog food
* Goose loves his new menu and waits and watches closely while Momma prepares it
* Reflux and regurgitation have been reduced to less than twice a month.
* Consequently, he no longer is subjected to stressful diagnostic testing that show nothing
* The only medication Goose is now taking on a regular basis is his steroid, which has been reduced from 2 mg to 0.5 mg. Our hope is, over time, to see that eliminated, as well.

Our time with Goose continues to be a work in progress, but with a diligent, dedicated Momma like Jessica combined with the knowledge and perseverance of Christina, Goose is in good hands. 🐾🐾🦮🦮🥳💞💞💞

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