ladyluck_t
Boxer Insane
I just wanted to share something that happened yesterday in my home, it is related I firmly believe to my switch to the raw diet.
History:
My female boxer is 6 yrs old. At 6mo's old she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia in both hips. The vet gave the prognosis that I would most likely have to make that "Quality of Life" issue when she was between the ages of 5 and 8 yrs. And that most likely she would need to be on medication for life as well.
Fast forward to last winter-spring, I noticed that she was more grouchy and not moving around very well. She even skipped sleeping with me a couple of times and opted for sleeping in her crate. She has never done this before, but now my bed is pretty high. So I took her into the vet, he confirmed Hip Dysplasia, and then diagnosed arthritis in the back, knees and hips. Then he found a spinal disk lesion which is a degenerative spinal cord injury. He also confirmed that within the next 4 yrs or so I would have to make the "quality of life" decision. I put Kaite on 650mgs of asprin a day along with 2500-3500mgs of glucosimine/chondrotin a day.
After doing this for 2-3 months, I started thinking about switching to raw. At the same time I was having trouble with my male boxer and his allergies. So I thought "What the heck, let's give raw a try"
Recent Developments:
So I started the raw diet back in May, I immediately saw a distinct and vast improvement in my female. I slowly backed off the medications and she started to thrive. She has finally lost the last 5-10lbs that she has been carring around, keeping up with my 1 yr old boxer boy, and is not grumpy. She is now off medications altogether and doing great. She looks fabulous and I have heard many remarks on her new "life" since the diet change. So, I thought, well I bought at least 2 more years on her life. It is worth all the extra work and effort I have to go through to see her so healthy.
The thing that made me cry last night:
Since little miss Gemini has been staying with us and I really dont like all the crates in my home, I decided to turn my son's (who recently moved in with his dad) room into Kaite's crate. I just put the baby gate up and let her have the whole room (after I removed all "Chewable" items).
So last night I had someone over to check out Gemini, and I put Kaite in the room and put up the gate. I let the people into the house, I was holding little Gemini, and look over at Kaite. At that exact moment I saw her JUMP the gate! :eek: I stood in shock and then started getting teary eyed. THe people didnt understand, they just dont know that Kaite has been UNABLE to jump a gate since she was 2 yrs old. And now at 6.5yrs old she jumped the gate.
I have said it before, but last night just made me want to say it again: The raw diet is the best thing I have ever come across. I NEVER thought that she would ever be able to jump a 2.5ft gate again. And she cleared it with room to spare and just wiggle butted all over the place.
I want to extend my deepest thanks and gratitude to all the people who helped me make the switch to raw. I want to thank Olly, for providing an environment where I could get the information that I needed when I needed it. Thank you to Gmac and Jan who all but physically held my hand through this switch. No matter how much it costs, no matter what happens over the next 4-5yrs. Last night, watching my girl jump a baby gate like a teenager made everything worthwile.
Thank you EVERYONE!
History:
My female boxer is 6 yrs old. At 6mo's old she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia in both hips. The vet gave the prognosis that I would most likely have to make that "Quality of Life" issue when she was between the ages of 5 and 8 yrs. And that most likely she would need to be on medication for life as well.
Fast forward to last winter-spring, I noticed that she was more grouchy and not moving around very well. She even skipped sleeping with me a couple of times and opted for sleeping in her crate. She has never done this before, but now my bed is pretty high. So I took her into the vet, he confirmed Hip Dysplasia, and then diagnosed arthritis in the back, knees and hips. Then he found a spinal disk lesion which is a degenerative spinal cord injury. He also confirmed that within the next 4 yrs or so I would have to make the "quality of life" decision. I put Kaite on 650mgs of asprin a day along with 2500-3500mgs of glucosimine/chondrotin a day.
After doing this for 2-3 months, I started thinking about switching to raw. At the same time I was having trouble with my male boxer and his allergies. So I thought "What the heck, let's give raw a try"
Recent Developments:
So I started the raw diet back in May, I immediately saw a distinct and vast improvement in my female. I slowly backed off the medications and she started to thrive. She has finally lost the last 5-10lbs that she has been carring around, keeping up with my 1 yr old boxer boy, and is not grumpy. She is now off medications altogether and doing great. She looks fabulous and I have heard many remarks on her new "life" since the diet change. So, I thought, well I bought at least 2 more years on her life. It is worth all the extra work and effort I have to go through to see her so healthy.
The thing that made me cry last night:
Since little miss Gemini has been staying with us and I really dont like all the crates in my home, I decided to turn my son's (who recently moved in with his dad) room into Kaite's crate. I just put the baby gate up and let her have the whole room (after I removed all "Chewable" items).
So last night I had someone over to check out Gemini, and I put Kaite in the room and put up the gate. I let the people into the house, I was holding little Gemini, and look over at Kaite. At that exact moment I saw her JUMP the gate! :eek: I stood in shock and then started getting teary eyed. THe people didnt understand, they just dont know that Kaite has been UNABLE to jump a gate since she was 2 yrs old. And now at 6.5yrs old she jumped the gate.
I have said it before, but last night just made me want to say it again: The raw diet is the best thing I have ever come across. I NEVER thought that she would ever be able to jump a 2.5ft gate again. And she cleared it with room to spare and just wiggle butted all over the place.
I want to extend my deepest thanks and gratitude to all the people who helped me make the switch to raw. I want to thank Olly, for providing an environment where I could get the information that I needed when I needed it. Thank you to Gmac and Jan who all but physically held my hand through this switch. No matter how much it costs, no matter what happens over the next 4-5yrs. Last night, watching my girl jump a baby gate like a teenager made everything worthwile.
Thank you EVERYONE!
mattie and samson are just thriving on a raw diet. no weight issues and I really believe that samson has bought some more years with his CM. mattie had hip dysplaysia and had the TPO when she was a year old I only did 1 hip and was told back then that the other hip would need to be done also. but not now mattie is doing great. she also suffered from anel gland problems but no more. my dogs look healthy and there coats are so shiney and smooth. no skin issues that go along with boxers. so hats off to raw appicon
