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So, Bella has a plethora of problems. The cancer right now is the least of our worries. She also has pancreatitis flare-ups, diabetes and EPI.
With the diabetes she can't have any food with high carbs, starch or sugars.
With pancreatitis it has to be lower in fats.
The EPI requires (in addition to the enzymes) fat, carbs and a lot of protein in large meals (150% of what she normally eats - ha!) until she gains weight back...which really messes with the diabetes and pancreatitis. No way I can give her that much more food.
Her vet also wants to keep her away from any raw diets (freeze-dried, frozen or dehydrated) because of her compromised immune system and stop feeding grain-free immediately. He even suggested her getting checked out by a cardiologist to be sure there is no underlying DCM.
Right now I'm transitioning her from Orijen Original to Hills Rx W/d kibble with added cooked organic chicken breast, 93% lean grass fed ground beef, beef or chicken homemade bone broth and green veggies. And no random treats allowed - which is the hardest part for both of us!
It is just so frustrating trying to find a quality, high protein, low carb/fat food that is not grain free. The Rx food might be okay for now until things smooth out, but the ingredients are less than quality.
If anyone has any suggestions to throw this way, please do! I want her to continue to thrive, not just get by.
With the diabetes she can't have any food with high carbs, starch or sugars.
With pancreatitis it has to be lower in fats.
The EPI requires (in addition to the enzymes) fat, carbs and a lot of protein in large meals (150% of what she normally eats - ha!) until she gains weight back...which really messes with the diabetes and pancreatitis. No way I can give her that much more food.
Her vet also wants to keep her away from any raw diets (freeze-dried, frozen or dehydrated) because of her compromised immune system and stop feeding grain-free immediately. He even suggested her getting checked out by a cardiologist to be sure there is no underlying DCM.
Right now I'm transitioning her from Orijen Original to Hills Rx W/d kibble with added cooked organic chicken breast, 93% lean grass fed ground beef, beef or chicken homemade bone broth and green veggies. And no random treats allowed - which is the hardest part for both of us!
It is just so frustrating trying to find a quality, high protein, low carb/fat food that is not grain free. The Rx food might be okay for now until things smooth out, but the ingredients are less than quality.
If anyone has any suggestions to throw this way, please do! I want her to continue to thrive, not just get by.