Wrigs Mom
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Little Wrigley is on the mend!!!! For the past few days, he's been eating like a pig, initiating playtime, barking at golfers (we live on the course), and being his usual spunky self!!! All of thee behaviors are completely normal for him, so it's a great sign! I spoke to our breeder and she really thought that Wrigs could've had some liver problems from a poison....such as mushrooms or fertilizer. We did fertilize this year and almost all of our neighbors do, too. This is a huge possibility for Wrigs. I will only be 100% relieved on Aug. 23 when Wrigley gets his blood re-test. If everything comes out normal, I will let out a sigh of relief. This was an awful week. The *only* thing I'm struggling with is what to do with Wrigley's diet. I, personally, do not think (as the vet does) that Wrigs food is the issue. He's eaten Royal Canin Mini Light 30 for 2 years with no problem. He LOVES it Now, the vet has him on some gross Hills Prescription Diet wet food and next week suggested doing that food in the morning and Purina Pro Plan (dry) at night. I'm torn. BOTH these foods have animal by-products in them. Why would a vet recommend that over Royal Canin, which has NO by-products??? Part of me feels like I should feed Wrigley what he likes and what I feel comfortable with. Part of me says I'm not a doctor and don't know what's best. I WILL throw out all of the Royal Canin we have now (in case there was something wrong with it) and I really want to start over with this brand. It's tough. Do I listen to the vet or my instinct????