[Nyagdu] Maxx's problem

[Margo and Elmo]

cheryl, when switching foods, it's always good if you can to adjust the dog 
slowly to the new food gradually. I would put mostly old food in with some 
new food and try that.

contact your vet and talk with him or her about that.  Tell your vet what 
food max was switched to.  Even if you take your dog to GdF, always let your 
local vet know what's going on.

Margo and Elmo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "New York Association of Guide Dog Users" <nyagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 6:35 AM
Subject: [Nyagdu] Maxx's problem


> Okay,  here is maxx's problem.
>
> Maxx is from Guide Dog Foundation of Smithtown here in Long Island.
>
> Maxx had been gaining with for the last year, he had been tested at my vet 
> in June prior to convention for a thyroid issue, that was ruled out, took 
> him to GDF, he was  put on Iams weight management, took him in october for 
> his annual visit to my vet, he was concerned again with his weight gain, 
> he gained 6 lbs since june, I work him, he is happy, not sick, just good 
> dog and worker, just a little heavy.
>
> My vet again was concerned and was thinking about checking his thyroid 
> again or maybe doing other tests, I said I will take him to the school 
> since the tests at the vet is very expensive and if there is an issue the 
> school could do the tests.
>
> So I took him this past Monday to GDF no tests were performed a booster 
> shot for lymes was given, and I was told it is possible a slow metabolism, 
> okay took there word for it, and they put maxx on Hills RD which is a 
> Prescription Dog food not over the counter, was given a  few bags of food 
> until the new shipment came in and I would be given a full bag of food.
>
> I had asked the following day since I forgot to ask when I was there, if I 
> should wean maxx off slowing with the new food, I was told no.  Well guess 
> what, yup you guessed it, Maxx has been throwing up, once at work and 
> twice at home, mind you that is why I am up at the crack of dawn on a 
> saturday.
>
> try and get in touch with anyone at the guide dog school on a saturday.
>
> concerned.  Anyone gone through with this and any recommendations.
>
> and mind you after my experiences with GDF, I am definitely not getting my 
> next dog from them. Unless they get there act together.
>
> I love my Maxx, I hate not knowing what to do.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Treasurer
> National Federation of the Blind Greater Long Island Chapter.
>
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