Biopsy Results In For Vegas.......

[*Jay*]

............and there was nothing of any real significance on any of the biopsies  There was lymphatic dilatation in the small intestine which coould have been of significance if the blood sample showed abnormal levels of cholesterol and protein, which it didn't.  Now its just a case of doing a follow up blood sample at the end of next month to check on the kidney situation.

I think we have gone as far as we can diagnostically, so am just going to accept that he will be skinny forever.  I am going to study my nutrition book and look into the possibility of putting him onto a homemade diet rather than the prescription stuff that he is currently on and see if that makes any difference.

[Pammy]

well I guess there's nothing seriously wrong then - but not knowing why he is so think must be such a nightmare. Good luck with all the home cooking. The boys had a side of salmon tonight - lucky boys - needed eating and I couldn't face it - so they were happy

[suzysu]

Aw pleased to hear nothing showed up Gill ..... but I know its awful not knowing what is causing the problem.

I really hope the diet does the trick   xxxxxxxx

[Shirley]

Men!  Anything for a home-cooked meal     Glad the results didn't show up any nasties, Gill    Hope the test at the end of the month comes back normal     Sending him hugs  

[Annette]

That's quite a relief really, but it is frustrating to not know why etc.

At least it wasn't a nasty.

All the best with the diet searches. He'll be eating better than you

[Gilly]

Well Gill, you can't say you haven't tried   Good luck with the cooking  

[Michele]

Men!  Anything for a home-cooked meal     Glad the results didn't show up any nasties, Gill    Hope the test at the end of the month comes back normal     Sending him hugs 

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Couldn't put it better myself Shirley  
Just to add what a lucky boy he is, having such a caring Mummy  

[daunting]

All i can say is he is lucky not to have me as his cook ::  ::

Seriously though - very glad it wasn't anything nasty and hope the results at the end of this month are positive for you both

[Silver Surfer (indiesnan)]

So pleased nothing nasty showed up Gill    although it must be frustrating for you, trying to get weight on him. Hope the diet works  

[Jo & Dennis]

Hi Gill

Pleased the results were good. But it must still be a worry for you. Hope all goes well with his new diet, what about full fat goats milk? I have had to stop giving it to Holly because she was getting a little chubby do you think it would help?

Good Luck with it and Hugs & cocker kisses to you both.

[Penel]

Would you consider feeding him a raw diet Gill - or have you tried that already ?

[Magic Star]

Gill, so glad to hear its nothing sinister

[*Jay*]

what about full fat goats milk? .

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Hi Jo,

Thanks for the suggestion. He can't have cows milk but I'm not sure about goats milk - I will def get some to try him with it

Would you consider feeding him a raw diet Gill

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I have considered it and it is something I would like to try but my only concern would be difficulty in obtaining bones. The only meats he can have are chicken & turkey, and he does enjoy chicken wings and thighs(at least I can get them in Tesco ). Would that be sufficient for the bone part of the diet? He also enjoys the AMP frozen minced chicken that I get from Pets at Home.  I don't know if the lack of variety would defeat the purpose of feeding raw or not???

Edited to add: woohoo - I've sussed the double quotes

[Penel]

my only concern would be difficulty in obtaining bones. The only meats he can have are chicken & turkey, and he does enjoy chicken wings and thighs(at least I can get them in Tesco  ). Would that be sufficient for the bone part of the diet? He also enjoys the AMP frozen minced chicken that I get from Pets at Home. I don't know if the lack of variety would defeat the purpose of feeding raw or not???

wish I could do double quotes  

Lots of raw feeders only feed chicken wings as their bones.... you could also feed the AMP turkey necks too which come in 2kg bags.  Turkey mince and chicken mince - either from the supermarket or AMP are also fine.
Can you feed eggs - a raw egg a couple of times a week, including shell, would be a good addition.
If you are interested in feeding raw you certainly should consider joining the Yahoo Britbarf group - the members on there are all really helpful and knowledgable.
How about pilchards and sardines can he eat those ?  when my lurcher was first with us he was very underweight - pilchards and pasta was one of his staple meals.

[*Jay*]

Have requested membership to the yahoo group so will no doubt be spending my weekend compiling a menu for his majesty