[Chris S]

I was wondering how to get the dog to let you8 put the medicine under his tongue without squirming all over the place. I tried to use the Silicea as per another treatment & I couldn’t get him to stay still long enough to do it.

Also did you give your dog both medicines at the same time under their tongue?

I may try this.

[Chris S]

Are you looking for the tablets or the powder? Amazon has it most of the time but they do run out every so often. You should Google it. I found it cheaper on another sight. But you don’t have to go tho the vet for it.

[Chris S]

I only give freeze dried organ meats (livers) & chicken breasts. Purebites makes some great treats. There is no need for all of the other crap they put in treats. The dogs get enough of that in their food & supplements.

[Chris S]

O yes! Any organ meat is great for your dog. I don’t give any treats except freeze dried livers. And if I have some hearts, livers, etc. I’ll cut them up & give them to him, all except gizzards, I get those (I really like them).

[Chris S]

That’s great! Thanks so much. I will check out the Endurance products as well. I think I will just give him one of my Omega-3 caps with one of his meals. I also have some Wild Salmon oil that I can put in his food too. But not both at the same time.

Thanks for sharing the info on the GNC. I was concerned that GNC had gotten so commercial that they may have been slacking on their ingredients.

[Chris S]

Thanks for all of the info. I was using the Wild Salmon oil for a while. I think I will go back to that or just give him one of my Omega-3 capsules with his dinner.

Also I know my brothers dachshund was having some issues & they started feeding her green beans. So I will mix green beans in with Archie’s meals on occasion.

Thanks again!!

[Chris S]

Oh yes, the Cavalier is about top of the list of breeds that get this heart problem. My dog, Archie, has held off any problems for about 7 years. So I am thankful for that.

I have read that both fish oil & Coq10 were both good for this, but can’t seem to find out dosages. And what brands of supplements are reliable & consistent.

I am looking for what foods would be helpful as well.

One question I have had for a long time is…why don’t the manufacturers make their food taste good to the dog. I have tried numerous 5 star dog foods & none seem to make an impression on Archie. This is just a short rant. Sorry.

Thanks for your response. It verifies what I have been reading.

[Chris S]

I agree with much of what Betsy mentioned. One of the main reasons for dogs (& people) gaining weight is carbs & sugar. Fat isn’t the culprit. I have proven this for myself by going on a very low carb & sugar diet & eating just about all the fat I wanted. Result: in about 2 weeks I had lost over 5 lbs.

This is the same with dogs. Read the labels & look for items that contain carbs such as grains, fruits & vegetables containing sugar, etc. Sugar turns into body fat & carbs turn into sugar. Fat that is eaten rarely turns into body fat.

So get your dog off those “low fat” foods & replace them with high contents of real meat, fish, chicken, & organ parts, such as liver, hearts, gizzards, etc. Also be careful with those fruits & vegetables. Look them up to see what their sugar & carb content is & go with the lowest items.

Protein is just as important as fat. It will give a sense of fulness that lasts throughout the day, where sugar & carbs are digested very quickly causing hunger to return soon. Protein is very important in building body & muscle mass instead of fat. Your dog will loose the fat & replace it with a more solid & healthy body.

[Chris S]

What’s the verdict on Greenies??

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