TallulahsHuman
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- Oct 17, 2014
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- UK - England
- Bulldog(s) Names
- Lady Tallulah
Unfortunately Tallulah is facing a number of health issues at the moment, & any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Firstly, Tallulah is overweight, weighing around 25kg at the age of 8 months. She has been raised on Royal Canin Puppy/Junior kibble which has recently been substituted for Royal Canin Obesity Management kibble. Her portions have been reduced, and vegetables such as greenbeans and cabbage have been added. Treats consist of ice cubes, frozen fruits and the occasional puppy biscuit. She has two 10 minute walks per day and roams the house & garden freely. Despite this, she does not appear to be losing weight at all.
Secondly, Tallulah has Rear Luxating Patellae, for which she is prescribed 20ml of Metacam per day and participates in strengthening exercises such as stand up-sit down. Having sought advice from her breeder, I also give 1 capsule each of Green Lipped Muscle and Complete Fish Oil daily. Admittedly, this has vastly improved, but I am keen to begin Hydrotherapy sessions to assist further, with which my Vet has agreed. However...
Thirdly, Tallulah has ongoing problems with symptoms for which a cause has yet to be established - a persistent rattling chest and phlegmy cough - for which she has received diuretic injections and medication, antibiotic injections and most recently a course of steriods. The treatments have appeared to improve the symptoms temporarily, but not eradicate them, and subsequently they return. Tallulah often appears lethargic and at times displays uncharacteristically aggressive behaviour. I have moved home (I suspected damp/dust in my old property) & have since purchased a humidifier, but I fear that it is making little or no difference.
I feel that at present Tallulah and I are trapped in a vicious circle, & naturally my concerns are growing. Any help/advice/assistance/suggestions/support on any of the matters would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards, Zoe & Tallulah
Firstly, Tallulah is overweight, weighing around 25kg at the age of 8 months. She has been raised on Royal Canin Puppy/Junior kibble which has recently been substituted for Royal Canin Obesity Management kibble. Her portions have been reduced, and vegetables such as greenbeans and cabbage have been added. Treats consist of ice cubes, frozen fruits and the occasional puppy biscuit. She has two 10 minute walks per day and roams the house & garden freely. Despite this, she does not appear to be losing weight at all.
Secondly, Tallulah has Rear Luxating Patellae, for which she is prescribed 20ml of Metacam per day and participates in strengthening exercises such as stand up-sit down. Having sought advice from her breeder, I also give 1 capsule each of Green Lipped Muscle and Complete Fish Oil daily. Admittedly, this has vastly improved, but I am keen to begin Hydrotherapy sessions to assist further, with which my Vet has agreed. However...
Thirdly, Tallulah has ongoing problems with symptoms for which a cause has yet to be established - a persistent rattling chest and phlegmy cough - for which she has received diuretic injections and medication, antibiotic injections and most recently a course of steriods. The treatments have appeared to improve the symptoms temporarily, but not eradicate them, and subsequently they return. Tallulah often appears lethargic and at times displays uncharacteristically aggressive behaviour. I have moved home (I suspected damp/dust in my old property) & have since purchased a humidifier, but I fear that it is making little or no difference.
I feel that at present Tallulah and I are trapped in a vicious circle, & naturally my concerns are growing. Any help/advice/assistance/suggestions/support on any of the matters would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards, Zoe & Tallulah