One of my Basenjis is also diagnosed with early kidney disease. The vet prescribed Enalapril Maleate (generic for Vasotec). My vet allowed me to choose whatever prescription food I wanted to use. After some research I chose Blue Buffalo BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet KS Kidney Support. I looked into and tried a more holistic food, Dr. Harvey's - a dehydrated food, but Kushika couldn't manage to eat it without getting it all over the walls, kitchen floor, and herself so we went back to the kibble. I liked the Dr. Harvey food AND you can call to talk to Dr. Harvey, who asked me to send Kushika's lab results to him so he could make specific recommendations dependent on those results. Kushika came to live with us at almost 10 years old and was immediately diagnosed with kidney disease. At age 12+ she is still with us, going strong and looking better than when she arrived.
Eating soil
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Hi. My Bboy has been eating plant soil and has rubbed his behind on the carpet. What does it mean???
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Lots of dogs eat dirt… means usually they are lacking in one mineral or another in their food. Scooting the butt usually means that their anal glands are full
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Thanks. My both b's are on Duck & Potato diet. Should i be adding something else to their diet?
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Thanks. My both b's are on Duck & Potato diet. Should i be adding something else to their diet?
Not really… mine have done that and I just ignore it.. unless excessive...
But the butt rubbing needs to be address... please search the forum for other posts about anal glands...
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Topper loves to eat dirt and he gets a good diet and a vitamin/mineral supplement from the vet. I think he likes the taste!
