alananddora

Hi Sparky, Thanks for the concern. This morning she vomitted the charcoal and a little bit of stomach content, but otherwise she was her normal self. She also had a movement that was normal and was not been fed AM. She ate some grass today (cause there was a very small bit of grass vomit in the garden) when she was by herself but, again tonight she is normal. Lucky girl... I will feed her tonight. No more Voltaren for her! Thanks Alan.

Again thanks for the advise as per my earlier note first thing we did was call the emergency number for Vineyard vets and we are following the advise given by the on-call vet. She (pooch) is now asleep and is showing no signs of any abnormal behaviour.

Thanks for ther advise - yep I got the human toxic help line. They said they could not advise on a dog, but even for humans 200 MG is no where near toxic levels for the average joe. Pooch is doing well she has been playing and drinking water, she seems fine and exhibiting none of the symptoms of overdose. Finger crossed. Thanks

I called the Vineyard vets about 30 mins ago and they said she should be monitored for the next two hours and if she worsens then she may need stomach pump. I am trying to find the number for the toxic help line... Thanks...

Hey All, Can anyone help me - our GSD just ate about 200mg sodium diclofenac (Voltaren). We turned our heads for 5 mins and there she was munching away. She took them about an hour ago and she does not seem to have any side effects - what should we do? I have already given her some charcoal that she has eaten and has had water. Thanks

Some can be deadly! Hmmm now I am worried. Just called OH to tell her to leave her in the house today so I can properly clean up and make sure none is left. (sorry to hijack thread!)

I had problems with smashing them and getting the chicken wings to mix properly. Made some enquiries about a proper mincer but too expensive. Found a really good cast iron hand mincer for $60 from Vic.Basement and it does a really good job of grinding the bones and making good RMB mince - requires a bit of elbow grease... did 3kg last night and have tight shoulders this morning...

I guess it would be with all the additives - but she's ok no vommiting, good appetite, no runs etc this morning and last night. Seems to have run straight through her, but I'll keep an eye on her.

How about potting mix? Left a bag (stupidly) within Jasmine's area got home yesterday to find potting mix and plastic bag scattered everywhere. Time for poo and first bit was RMB type, second was black - just like potting mix! So I guess I will mix in some potting mix with her next batch....

I had heard of it but before changing her diet I made sure I read the appropriate literature (Billingham, Shultz, plus web based info) before taking the plunge to make sure over a period of time she gained a balance in her diet. Not all her individual meals are balanced, but then again neither are mine now or as a child.

Well said Poodlefan. On this forum and from other sources people have questioned my ability to fed Jasmine a raw balanced diet. Citing various vitamins/minerals that I could not possibly feed her in a balanced way. I agree that it cannot be too hard to feed a dog a balanced, healthy, fresh diet.

Also, for the crushed chicken wings I have a small cast iron hand mincer ($60 from Victoria Basement) and this is very effective at crushing the small bnoes in the chicken wings.

Our 7 month GSD gets a BARF diet. Reciepe is: crushed chicken wings/necks with bones (2kg), liver/heart (700g), natural yoghurt, ground flaxseed/Alfalfa/kelp, veggies (1kg), fruit (500g), garlic, good quality olive oil, VitC, Apple Cider Vinegar. This makes her main food batch for the week about 10 portions. Rest is a fish barf (x2) and then just raw meaty bones (whole chicken wings frozen, lamb/beef brisket). I have started to give her whole filleted fish as well and last week she got her first whole chicken. She loves all the food she is given. (I have a small bag of Eukanuba is reserve just in case).

Desex her now. She doesn't need to have a season. Hi Luvmywhiteshep, Were the reasons I was given above incorrect or just irrelevant by the vet?

Not sure if the season thing is making her crazy, but our vet has also advised to desex our 7 month old (F) GSD after her first season - his reasoning was that if it is done prior to the first season her vagina and vulva would not be fully developed and it may cause issues later in life. And desexing later has no other health implications - except for keeping the males away for a few weeks! We have followed TOT since Jasmine was 8 weeks and it has worked exceptionally well. We are now starting her prey drive training course, all toys and distractions have been removed for two weeks. Hopefully this will stop ours becoming a rebellious teenager... even though she is getting quite frustrated at no play (but that's the point I think..) Keep being consistent and fair and she will come around. Good luck.