It has worked
By Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
United Kingdom
June 26, 2010 1:48pm CST
As you all know for the last 6 months my little Gissi has been sick and I have tried everything, paid a fortune to Vets and still the little Fellow would not pick up
I then phoned my Friend who is a Dog Breeder and shows them and loves her Dogs to bits, she has done courses and researches on Dogs
She then advised me what to do and it was something I had asked the Vets about to and they said no it is not that
Well it was, it was Gissi's Food, Tin Food contains poison for our Babies no matter what the make
All my previous Dogs always got dried Food but Gissi would not eat it so I had to relent to the Tin Food
For the first 4 years that seemed fine, but well my Friend told me she believes it is the food and suggested I put Gissi on Fresh Meat which can be bought in Pet Stores Frozen, I am not to cook it but to just give it to him as it is once it is defrosted so I did that straight away
The first 3 Days Gisi would not eat, I would not give him his goodies or anything, he used to sniff the food turn his nose up and walk away, well I won the battle of being stubborn as much as it hurt me lol but he decided I meant Business so on the 3rd Day he ate it, then he went 2 Days without, but again he realised I am not giving in, so after that he ate it and of course he got his treats again, well after having Gissi on this food, he has all his energy back, he charges about with all his Friends on the Field, gets back into mischief including nipping my Nose, he is just, well, back to my Gissi, today he was chasing a Back Labrador Puppy round the Field and to be honest I did not know he had that much energy
I am so happy to see my little Fellow back like this
His Skin is also starting to clear up now and his Heart is staying steady even though I was worried about the way he was chasing this Labrador earlier I had to make him rest but we could not hold onto him lol but in the end I made him lie next to me before we walked home
The walk home is taking us a long time at the moment as I am not right at all myself, I have pneumonia and a Lung Infection in my right Lung also on very strong Medication, this is the reason I am not about much right now, I am lying down a lot as the pain can be awful, the breathing frightening and the energy very low
But I needed to come here and let all Gissi's Friends know how he is doing, well he is doing that well he stuck his tongue out today lol
Would you take advise if it was given to you ?
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30 responses
@candyfairy21 (2039)
• Philippines
26 Jun 10
Hey Gabs,
Hope you get well soon and I am happy to learn Gissi is fine. Yup if it were me I'd take the advice. Louise's trainor told me about BARF diet and I have been meaning to research on it too. He said that it is better to give raw meat to dogs better than the kibbles or have it mixed. He said it is way better for the dogs, there are many disadvantages in giving dog food to our babies and that is not good for their health. I plan on reverting Louise back to the meat diet and hope this will be good for her. I am concerned that my baby will get sick from too much of these kibbles.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
26 Jun 10
hiu gabs I am so glad you found a way to get Gissis's health back, Imagine the tin in canned dog food,oh that could be really poisonous
for poor Gissi. It sounds like Gissi is getting back to his old'energetic ways and that's so good. You are the other hand are having it rough.
Its just awful to have pneumonia and a lung infection too. Poor Gabs
I sure would take advice if its given to me over something like a doggie's
health and poisoning from tin cans. that is scary.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Jun 10
Hi Sweetie
It is so good to have my Baby back to normal believe me
He is back to his cheeky old self as for me not to good had to go for Xray yesterday so I am waiting to hear what they will be treating me with next so if I am not about that much it is because I am just not well enough to be here
Love 
you Sweetie
you Sweetie 
@arkaf61 (10881)
• Canada
30 Jun 10
Dear twin :)::) I'[m so glad to know that you found what was affecting him and that he is now all happy and energetic.
I wish I was able to find what is wrong with tazz as well, but so far I have spent over 1 thousand dollars since January and still am not close to an answer, only thing I hear from the vet id the need for more tests and skin biopsies that cost another arm and leg. I love tazz, but I can't afford all that grrr
However I am sorry to learn that you are not doing that well yourself.
I have been away myself for quite a long time. Lots of things happening in my life, some good, some so-so, some really bad .. what else is new LOL But I am trying to be back more regularly now.
Please take good care of you twin and tell gissy a special " good boy" from me :)
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
1 Jul 10
Hi there Twin where have you been
Ok with Tazz do what I did Sweetie put her on the raw Dog Meat that you can buy at Pet Stores honest it is amazing what a difference it has made
What is wrong with her ? I also spent $1400 on Gissi over the last Month and I could not go on I am still paying of now, when he starts itching I put Hydrocortisone Cream on him which a Friend sent me from Canada and that is working to
I have missed you and you know you can talk to me anytime you need to
I am waiting to hear about the Xray they took on Tuesday and what Treatment I will be put on, it is the right Lung again that is not clearing
Big Hugs and much Love to you Sweetie
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Jun 10
Hi Elic believe me it is great to see my Baby back to normal
I had to have an Xray done on the right Lung yesterday there is something there that is not clearing so waiting to hear now what actions will be taken as the Pain can be terrible
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
26 Jun 10
gABS, I'M GLAD GISSI is better but am worried about u. U have got to start taking better care of yourself. U know u didn't have any buisness out taking gissi to that field. I know he likes to go etc. but------.Gissi needs u around to look after him & if u don't start taking better care of yourself u are not going to be.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Jun 10
Hi Jo
Well they sent me for a Lung Xray yesterday just waiting to hear now what further Treatment they will be doing most of it has cleared but in the bottom right Lung it is still very bad so they need to check into it now and take it from there
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
30 Jun 10
I hope they find something that will help u. U need a quick cure.Take care.
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
26 Jun 10
I am always concerned with our animals diets. If you were to tell me 30 years ago that my whole day can be ruined by unhealthy poop, cat, dog,or llama. I would have had a great laugh. One of the things we watch closely is the skin condition. When the body is not working correctly the skin will show it. So yes I would have been happy to try new advice. Glad it's going so well. Watch out for an all meat diet, that works for cats but not for dogs. They need some carbs.
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@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
26 Jun 10
Oh Gabs, I am thrilled for you and of course for Gissi too. Sometimes its so simple, the answer is right in front of our noses. I am so glad that your friend told you about the food. Dogs are like people, you can develop an allergy to something at any time. I will remember that the tin can make a dog sick. I had mostly always fed dry food too, I would sometimes add a lile bit of canned food in as a treat.
On to you, gee whiz. I sure hope you get better. I'm so sorry your having such health problems. Now that your little darlin is better you can concentrate on getting better yourself. Take care, hugs to both of you.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Jun 10
Hi Polly
I have to be honest it has made such a difference in him, he is full of Life again and feeling much better
As for me they have taken Xyay as there is a problem with the right lung so once they have looked at it I will know more still in Pain and problems breathing but I am sure I will be ok eventually
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@BarBaraPrz (47274)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
26 Jun 10
Depends on the advice and who's giving it.
Sounds like your friend's advice was right on the money for Gissi. Glad he's doing well. Now, we need to get you well, too.
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
26 Jun 10
It depends on if the advice was sound and if I could afford it..I am glad your Gissi is well now and that you found the cause. So you have to buy her special meat?
I had a white shepherd where we had to buy special enzymes and we got rid of her because we couldn't afford 60 plus dollars a month..
Glad to see that you are able to care for your dog..:)
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Jun 10
Hi Carmelanirel
It is not special Meat as such it is something that has always been on the Market it is just not something People look into unless it gets mentions it is no dearer if anything it is cheaper to feed to Gissi as a batch last longer then a can of Food
I am sorry you had to give up your Dog
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
1 Jul 10
Oh that is great Carmelanirel
It is always better when you know how they are doing my Son had to go through that with his beloved Dog he split up with his Fiancee and he was working away so no one could look after Cookie, I live 3 hours away from Son and Daughter so I could not look after her it broke his Heart but he knows she is doing well and being loved
I have to laugh about Penny though lol that is so funny and I thought Gissi does silly things
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
30 Jun 10
Thank you gabs..Though I am happy to say that I have gotten pictures of her and see she is doing much better now which is better than wondering if they had to put her down or if where she is if she's happy..And she did look happy..And now I have 2 puppies to fill in my time, though they'd never replace Zoe..Then again Penny does what Zoe use to do, walk while watching me and then hitting her head on something..lol
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@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
26 Jun 10
Wow, what great news for Gissi! Such a simple thing and your vet didn't suggest it? Good thing you talked to your friend and took her advice. I think I would have tried anything at this point and I'm happy you did. Now you have to keep up with him, lol!
How in the world did you get pneumonia? And how is the dog bite and what's going on with that yet? What happened to that woman and court? Unless I missed a discussion here, I don't recall you mentioning lately what has been happening, but I haven't been here too much.
I really hope you get better gabs, and please get your rest. Rest is one of the most important things when you have pneumonia. Take care hon.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Jun 10
Well Sweetie I am not to sure how I got it
Yesterday they sent me for an Xray on the right Lung as there is a problem on it the other has cleared so once I know what is going on I will know what further Treatment they will do
I just hope they do something soon but no worrying ok I will do ok
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
1 Jul 10
I forgot to say there is no more news on a Court Date as yet the Dog is still with her and still escaping from what I have been told but I have not come across it since so it is not my Business as such if People see the Dog they should report it
As soon as I know anything Sweet I will let you know
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Jun 10
that sounds great. you know sometimes vets are just like some doctors. dont know whats best at all. ive heard that raw meat is good for them. but never ventured it. i might try it yet. as coco has started with the extreme allergy again. little lucy is sick my friend tells me but she is having bad teeth problems. so im wondering if she could even manage raw food?
glad you did this
@tamarafireheart (15384)
•
26 Jun 10
Hi gabs
I am so very happy that Gissi is back to his old self, thanks to you friend, and yes I would take advise if its going to the job, hey!! thats a good saving on the vets' bill, but would you please take care of yourself sweet, sending love and hugs to both of you.
Tamara
xxxx
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@umbrelatc (78)
• Mexico
28 Jun 10
Good thing is fine, uff if I gave my puppy raw meat, safe the next day would have zero chickens, surely eat them. jejje
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@marlyse (1056)
• Switzerland
1 Jul 10
woohooooooooooooooooooooooooo
it was your heart who let you ask the right person. i am so happy for you and especially for gissi. now you have him back i am so happy.
doing the happy dance with nora, speedy and pippa hahahahaha
its always a miracle what all these foord supplements and whatever do to our pets.
i really hope that all the prayers, all the vets and all the money spent is over now. only happy and hopefully cheeky gissi
luv ya heaps lil sis and gissi
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@quita88 (3715)
• United States
27 Jun 10
I am so glad Gissi is doing so much better! And, yes I take advice from others and I do understand this piece of advice and we animal owners need to take heed and pay attention.
I read this yesterday and after taking my CAT to the vet for what I thought was worms and found out it was hair balls..........long story, but now she's POd at me cuz all she gets now is dry food....She will live no doubt LOL
hugs, quita
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@sulsisels (1685)
• United States
27 Jun 10
Gabby,,This is so encourgaing. I know I'm taking your advice and can only hope that I get half the results you have. Sometimes when I would feed my dogs the canned dog food I would think yuck..how can they eat this. It looks terrible so no surprise that it takes it toll on them. I tried the new fresh food and they loved it so when I get my money next month I shall go and buy a supply of it as well. Thanks for the info very much..
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@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
26 Jun 10
I am glad to hear of your pet's recovery. I have my own pet dogs too and I give them human food and not dog food. Sometimes when I do not forget I buy them dog food but in feeding them I have to mix it with real human food as they don't eat dog food alone.
