This weekend was pretty terrible. I came very close to losing my little dachshund, Ellie. She was very sick and her liver was failing. After wonderful treatment at Gulf Winds Animal Hospital (north side of 79/98 intersection in PCB, I can't say enough good things about them) she will be able to come home later this morning.
When I was discussing her diet with the vet, I was told we may have to switch her diet from the prescription food she has been eating to one that is a more healthy/pure source of protein. She said her first choice was venison and asked if I had any hunters in the family. I immediately have a mental picture of Skunky in an Elmer Fudd outfit -- no, no hunters. The alternative choice of protein source was white fish, which Ellie won't eat.
So, I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas about how I might be able to acquire venison? And please don't suggest I go hunting, I don't have the proper footwear! ;-)
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Beach Fanatic
This weekend was pretty terrible. I came very close to losing my little dachshund, Ellie. She was very sick and her liver was failing. After wonderful treatment at Gulf Winds Animal Hospital (north side of 79/98 intersection in PCB, I can't say enough good things about them) she will be able to come home later this morning.
When I was discussing her diet with the vet, I was told we may have to switch her diet from the prescription food she has been eating to one that is a more healthy/pure source of protein. She said her first choice was venison and asked if I had any hunters in the family. I immediately have a mental picture of Skunky in an Elmer Fudd outfit -- no, no hunters. The alternative choice of protein source was white fish, which Ellie won't eat.
So, I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas about how I might be able to acquire venison? And please don't suggest I go hunting, I don't have the proper footwear! ;-)
Glad Ellie is doing better. Maybe you could call the wildlife officers in your area for suggestions.
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I am sorry for your terrible weekend and I am glad to hear she is coming home. Did you talk to the vet about certain cuts of beef that have almost as much protein as venison?
Beach Fanatic
I am sorry for your terrible weekend and I am glad to hear she is coming home. Did you talk to the vet about certain cuts of beef that have almost as much protein as venison?
i have some in the freezer but it is mixed in with pork....yum..
SoWal Expert
Punzy, I am so sorry to hear about Ellie--glad to hear she's coming home. I don't have any suggestions for you, but the mental image of Skunky is cracking me up!!
SoWal Expert
Call around to the grocery stores- I have seen venison in freezer sections. Fresh Market may have it too.
hmmmm......can't remember
(I put a little hunter smiley here, but he's hiding. Daddy-O?)
There are a couple of deer on the side of the road between here and school, but I'm afraid they have turned bad already.
\p.s. Punzy, I'm sorry your little one is sick...
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Beach Fanatic
OH NO! Poor Ellie. I can find her some venison. My sister has some in her freezer that she'll gladly part with. However, we won't be there until NYE. As soon as our house's floors are ready, I'll ask around to see who is making a trip and see if we can't get some to little Ellie. In the meantime, hopefully someone local can help you out! Ellie is the sweetest little dog ever and needs to have good food to eat!!
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I am sorry for your terrible weekend and I am glad to hear she is coming home. Did you talk to the vet about certain cuts of beef that have almost as much protein as venison?
I need to clarify this with the vet later, but I think she meant that the protein needed to come from the wild -- something about the natural diet of the deer making the protein more pure, nothing for her liver to have to break down.
i have some in the freezer but it is mixed in with pork....yum..
That won't work, Ellie follows the Kabballah.
OH NO! Poor Ellie. I can find her some venison. My sister has some in her freezer that she'll gladly part with. However, we won't be there until NYE. As soon as our house's floors are ready, I'll ask around to see who is making a trip and see if we can't get some to little Ellie. In the meantime, hopefully someone local can help you out! Ellie is the sweetest little dog ever and needs to have good food to eat!!
Thank you! Thank you! Funny, you were the last person I'd have thought to ask.
And thanks everyone for their kind words about Ellie.
Meow
...great news. I have to add that this vet called them last night (Sunday) to give an update. That's a good vet! 
Punz...I think jdarg is correct about some of the stores...call around, also, are there any coobeedoo pet stores around that might have a source?
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I need to clarify this with the vet later, but I think she meant that the protein needed to come from the wild -- something about the natural diet of the deer making the protein more pure, nothing for her liver to have to break down.
That won't work, Ellie follows the Kabballah.
Thank you! Thank you! Funny, you were the last person I'd have thought to ask.
And thanks everyone for their kind words about Ellie.
OK - then ask her about kosher beef which you can get at Publix. You might find some free range beef at For The Health Of It. Also ask some restaurants that serve game if they can help you out.
Beach Fanatic
Glad your Ellie is okay now. How about baked chicken or turkey without salt? Doesn't puppy food have a lot more protein? My MIL makes a special meat loaf for her Sammy.
How about baked chicken or turkey without salt? Doesn't puppy food have a lot more protein? My MIL makes a special meat loaf for her Sammy. 
Beach Fanatic
Punzy, Glad to hear Ellie is better. You might discuss the matter w/ the folks
at UNLEASHED Pet Food store in SanDestin. They are all about natural high protein pet foods. Good Luck!
at UNLEASHED Pet Food store in SanDestin. They are all about natural high protein pet foods. Good Luck!
Beach Fanatic
Sorry to hear about Ellie. She is a lucky dog though by having the best mom ever!!! I do the visual of Skunky out looking for her next meal.
the visual of Skunky out looking for her next meal. 
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
I am so glad to know that Ellie is doing better. I hope you find that venison for her!!!!!
SoWal Expert
I think Punzy and I should make a field trip to Bass Pro Shop, find some girl cammo clothes, get us some sort of deer rifle, buy a big a$$ pickup truck, and head out into the woods.
When we get there, we can set up our wine and tapas bar in the cool deer stand we're going to build. While we are sipping our wine, eating our yummy tapas, and flipping through the latest issue of Vanity Fair, the deer will stop by to see what's going on, since they are probably used to beer drinking, farting men, and the sight of us will be surprising. Easy pickings.
Oops- one little problem- I don't think we could shoot anything! It would be a bad ending to a shopping trip and a great cocktail hour.
When we get there, we can set up our wine and tapas bar in the cool deer stand we're going to build. While we are sipping our wine, eating our yummy tapas, and flipping through the latest issue of Vanity Fair, the deer will stop by to see what's going on, since they are probably used to beer drinking, farting men, and the sight of us will be surprising. Easy pickings.
Oops- one little problem- I don't think we could shoot anything! It would be a bad ending to a shopping trip and a great cocktail hour.
Beach Fanatic
I think Punzy and I should make a field trip to Bass Pro Shop, find some girl cammo clothes, get us some sort of deer rifle, buy a big a$$ pickup truck, and head out into the woods.
When we get there, we can set up our wine and tapas bar in the cool deer stand we're going to build. While we are sipping our wine, eating our yummy tapas, and flipping through the latest issue of Vanity Fair, the deer will stop by to see what's going on, since they are probably used to beer drinking, farting men, and the sight of us will be surprising. Easy pickings.
Oops- one little problem- I don't think we could shoot anything! It would be a bad ending to a shopping trip and a great cocktail hour.
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
I think Punzy and I should make a field trip to Bass Pro Shop, find some girl cammo clothes, get us some sort of deer rifle, buy a big a$$ pickup truck, and head out into the woods.
When we get there, we can set up our wine and tapas bar in the cool deer stand we're going to build. While we are sipping our wine, eating our yummy tapas, and flipping through the latest issue of Vanity Fair, the deer will stop by to see what's going on, since they are probably used to beer drinking, farting men, and the sight of us will be surprising. Easy pickings.
Oops- one little problem- I don't think we could shoot anything! It would be a bad ending to a shopping trip and a great cocktail hour.
:funn:Beach Fanatic
Thank you! Thank you! Funny, you were the last person I'd have thought to ask.
And thanks everyone for their kind words about Ellie.
I'll take that as a compliment!!
SoWal Expert
Do any local gourmet restaurants serve venison? I'd call and see if they can order you some from their meat supplier or would be willing to give you their trimmings.
Otherwise, there are a variety of organic farmers who raise venison and elk and have mail order services, but that can get $$$.
Otherwise, there are a variety of organic farmers who raise venison and elk and have mail order services, but that can get $$$.
scooter
Hubby and I are in the woods every chance we get and usually have 2 or 3 deer in the freezer before the end of hunting season,
please e-mail me and we will be glad to give you some venison,
also rabbit has the highest amount of protein and is the easiest to digest of all meats.
please e-mail me and we will be glad to give you some venison,
also rabbit has the highest amount of protein and is the easiest to digest of all meats.
Beach Fanatic
I think Punzy and I should make a field trip to Bass Pro Shop, find some girl cammo clothes, get us some sort of deer rifle, buy a big a$$ pickup truck, and head out into the woods.
Now THAT'S a visual! :rofl: Wonder if they make pink cammo for gulls?
Beach Fanatic
Do any local gourmet restaurants serve venison? I'd call and see if they can order you some from their meat supplier or would be willing to give you their trimmings.
Otherwise, there are a variety of organic farmers who raise venison and elk and have mail order services, but that can get $$$.
I know that Beach Walk serves venison.
You might want to check with the vet to see if a venison based dog food would work. I had to have a shepherd on a venison diet for a period of time, but the vet ordered a special dog food for that issue. Not cheap, but it worked very well..
Best wishes...
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CALL ME!!
Our wonderful friends from Eufala, Al. keep us well stocked. I will check to see if I have any in the freezer here at the house, if not I am sure we have some at the camp......We can get all you need without having to pay an arm and a leg for it. (just Bambis life but what the hey)
Our wonderful friends from Eufala, Al. keep us well stocked. I will check to see if I have any in the freezer here at the house, if not I am sure we have some at the camp......We can get all you need without having to pay an arm and a leg for it. (just Bambis life but what the hey
)SoWal Expert
This thread is making me hungry!
Beach Fanatic
I want what you are having in your coffee gullfriend!!!:funn::funn:
I think Punzy and I should make a field trip to Bass Pro Shop, find some girl cammo clothes, get us some sort of deer rifle, buy a big a$$ pickup truck, and head out into the woods.
When we get there, we can set up our wine and tapas bar in the cool deer stand we're going to build. While we are sipping our wine, eating our yummy tapas, and flipping through the latest issue of Vanity Fair, the deer will stop by to see what's going on, since they are probably used to beer drinking, farting men, and the sight of us will be surprising. Easy pickings.
Oops- one little problem- I don't think we could shoot anything! It would be a bad ending to a shopping trip and a great cocktail hour.
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