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
Tis, I'm going down Nov. 4 -come hell or high water (oops we've already done that part haven't we). I'll be glad to take some venison and deliver it for Ellie. You all can just let me know
SoWal Insider
FFF's brother has some in his freezer he will give us, some of it is sliced, some cubed, some ground. What kind does she need?
My receptionist here at the clinic has two freezers full....see how Ellie wants it cut.
I will be down next weekend, let me know how much you can keep in the freezer.
I love that vet, couple of years ago Sweetie got sick in the middle of the night...funny visual.... FFF wakes me up leaning over Sweetie listening to her chest with a stethoscope .....he says "This dog is really sick she has to go to the vet" turns out she had caught the Bordetella virus from the shot she got at her B'ham vet when she had to stay there the week we were out of town. They were super and worked us in on a Saturday and treated her great. They even called and checked on her later.
Glad she's back home with you.
My receptionist here at the clinic has two freezers full....see how Ellie wants it cut.
I will be down next weekend, let me know how much you can keep in the freezer.
I love that vet, couple of years ago Sweetie got sick in the middle of the night...funny visual.... FFF wakes me up leaning over Sweetie listening to her chest with a stethoscope .....he says "This dog is really sick she has to go to the vet" turns out she had caught the Bordetella virus from the shot she got at her B'ham vet when she had to stay there the week we were out of town. They were super and worked us in on a Saturday and treated her great. They even called and checked on her later.
Glad she's back home with you.
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Beach Fanatic
Tis, I'm going down Nov. 4 -come hell or high water (oops we've already done that part haven't we). I'll be glad to take some venison and deliver it for Ellie. You all can just let me know
Miss Amelia! I thought that might be you ;-)
SoWal Insider
I dont have any at the house. I will check at the camp next time we are there. what kind do you need????
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.
I want what you are having in your coffee gullfriend!!!:funn::funn:
No kiddin, Franny!!
Beach Lover
I have dropped everything that I had planned for the rest of the week to go and harvest that little pooch some venison. I sent this thread to my employer, to let him know that I was going hunting, not for the enjoyment of it, but it is for a good cause. Ellie's trevails have inspired me to go to Bass Pro Shop and buy a new rifle, boots, camo and skinning knife. I forwarded this to my wife as well, so when the stocking is not quite as full as it has been in the years past she will understand. Tell Ellie to hang in there like a hair in a biscuit until I return with her Dr. Prescribed medicine.
beats on hood
Oh, Punzy! I am so sorry about Ellie. Glad she's okay. Did your vet ever mention the BARF (Bones and Raw Food) diet for your dog? That's supposed to be the healthiest. Warning: these BARF people are absolute fanatics about their dogs -- I mean there's nothing they wouldn't do to keep their dogs healthly, including Dr. Dodd's protocol for vaccinations (the vet checks the titers and if they're okay, they don't unnecessarily subject your pet to unnecessary vaccinations and meds).
Here's a link for the BARF diet -- I personally know this woman and she has occasionally babysat and groomed my Pepper -- her dogs have shown at the Westminster Kennel Club show on several occasions. Cathy shows you step-by-step how to prepare it. Most standard poodle show dog breeders wouldn't even sell me a dog unless I agreed to put my dog on this diet.
http://ridgewoodpoodles.com/raw_natural_diet - prep.htm
I just don't have time to cook BARF, but then my dog is healthy.
Here's a link for the BARF diet -- I personally know this woman and she has occasionally babysat and groomed my Pepper -- her dogs have shown at the Westminster Kennel Club show on several occasions. Cathy shows you step-by-step how to prepare it. Most standard poodle show dog breeders wouldn't even sell me a dog unless I agreed to put my dog on this diet.
http://ridgewoodpoodles.com/raw_natural_diet - prep.htm
I just don't have time to cook BARF, but then my dog is healthy.
Beach Fanatic
Did your vet ever mention the BARF (Bones and Raw Food) diet for your dog? ]
I just don't have time to cook BARF, but then my dog is healthy.
beats on hood
I meant "prepare," not "cook." I'm a bit distracted. The $hit has hit the fan at my house today.
Beach FanaticAuthor
I have dropped everything that I had planned for the rest of the week to go and harvest that little pooch some venison. I sent this thread to my employer, to let him know that I was going hunting, not for the enjoyment of it, but it is for a good cause. Ellie's trevails have inspired me to go to Bass Pro Shop and buy a new rifle, boots, camo and skinning knife. I forwarded this to my wife as well, so when the stocking is not quite as full as it has been in the years past she will understand. Tell Ellie to hang in there like a hair in a biscuit until I return with her Dr. Prescribed medicine.
How timely this is! I just went to the vet with her yesterday and she weighs only 11 pounds. She should weigh 16-18. She is eating plenty of the EN prescription diet, but apparently it doesn't have enough calories. She's so pitiful this morning -- it's cold and she is walking around in her sweater and a blanket.
If your boss or wife isn't totally convinced of your altruistic, spirit of Christmas motivated reasons for going on a quest for venison...just show them this....
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bean
How timely this is! I just went to the vet with her yesterday and she weighs only 11 pounds. She should weigh 16-18. She is eating plenty of the EN prescription diet, but apparently it doesn't have enough calories. She's so pitiful this morning -- it's cold and she is walking around in her sweater and a blanket.
If your boss or wife isn't totally convinced of your altruistic, spirit of Christmas motivated reasons for going on a quest for venison...just show them this....
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Oh my gosh, what a pitiful little picture...I hope Ellie's okay. This is the first time I've read the thread. I thought you had lots of help finding venison. Did you get some?
Meow
God love little Ellie.
bean
How old is Ellie? Yesterday I visited a nursing home with Dylan's class and it was rully rully warm in the room. I walked over to the thermostat and it read 80 degrees. Most of the people had on sweaters and blankets just like Ellie.
Beach FanaticAuthor
Ellie was born in August 1993. She's 14. That's old, but not super old for a dachshund. I think the fact that she is just skin and bones is the main problem. I'd give anything to just get one or two more pounds on her. She begs and begs for food, but everything I give her other than the prescription diet causes intense pain and diarrhea.
bean
Aww, Ellie is lucky to have such caring doggie parents. Hope she feels better soon.
Beach Fanatic
I would also ask your Vet if he or she is familar with Wellness Rice and Venison formula. It is a holistic speciality dog food. It might be something you could try and see how it works.
http://www.omhpet.com/wellness/dog_wellness_simple_food_solutions_venison.html
We feed our lab the duck version and she does very well on it, after months of digestive problems with other foods.
http://www.omhpet.com/wellness/dog_wellness_simple_food_solutions_venison.html
We feed our lab the duck version and she does very well on it, after months of digestive problems with other foods.
Beach Comber
I did not go threw all your replies but I do have venison hamburger, I would be glad to pass some along to you. Just let me know if you are still in need of any. The Wellness line of foods are GREAT my English Bulldog is on that, LOVE IT! Check out UNLEASED Bakery
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