I'm pulling for you and for Lucy.

I'd also like to see the recipe thread
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Before this recall, my dog was eating Eukanuba canned food - purchased for her at the suggestion of her doggie doctor and from his office. She ended up at doggie doctor ER - dehydrated and going into renal failure; she was, later, dx'd with pancreatitis
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Out of a litter of 8, not a single one of her siblings has pancreatitis, but she does. (Her "parents" and grandparents also were not effected by pancreatitis). I'm so glad that I saved the records from her visit to ER. I'm taking them to her doctor this weekend and am going to ask about that food. I've heard similar from other people (though I don't know them personally) speaking out about their pets also becoming terribly ill prior to this recall. (Each trip to the doctor, labs are run to keep a close eye on her levels.)

(((wish))) ((((Lucy)))

Bobbi, I have heard that Eukanuba IS on the list too (for wet food). You can check out the list at
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and go down to Dog Products. You should call them up and also Eukanuba and leave your name and number and they should call you back with instructions on how to get your vet bills reimbursed. About 10 years ago we had another beagle named Howie who died of pancreatitis. We got him after we had Lucy for about 5 years and I think they got along better together much more than Lucy and Charley (she hates Charley). Unfortunately, we spent thousands of dollars on Howie and it took a LONG time to pay off and he passed away soon after. We never found out the cause of the pancreatisis but the doctor suggested table food, which we don't give that often or the possibility of him eating from trashcans.

These vets problems are so terrible. I am going back to the vet this afternoon, our vet won't be there today so I will get the female vets opinion today. If anything, we will have to wait until tomorrow anyways since I prefer to do the procedure with our regular vet and he won't be in at all today.

When I get home later, I will be able to post those recipes- they are on my refrigerator now but I havent tried any yet.

If Lucy is ok (cross my fingers) she will need to be on an IV drip for a VERY long time (possibly at home) and I will have to give her weekly or daily injections, which they will teach me how to do. She will also be only allowed special food designed for kidney problem dogs. It will be a very long battle, but I am willing to do it for her.

I vote for giving Lucy a chance... more than just a day. Say a week.

BTW how old is Lucy? That might have a bearing too. Were you still giving her
the SAMe? The reason I ask is that SAMe is a methylation agent and may have been protective to some extent. The poison is a folic acid antagonist which would block methylation chemistry. Just a thought.

Best wishes for Lucy today. I truly hope it all works out for you.
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We have a poster Yorkiemom on PN, who has a dog with kidney issues and she
takes care of them herself. You might want to PM her and get more details.

first, I really hope Lucy is doing better. Hugs for you both.

second, the FDA has released a report saying they found a toxic plastic chemical in the dog foods, melamine which is used to make plastic dishes, etc.

they did not find the "rat poison" in the samples they tested. gosh, what are they going to come up with next? and who do you believe.

I'm sorry I don't have a link to this, I just heard it on my local news.

Hugs and Prayers

the plot sickens ( as we say around this house)

Here is the link to the FDA info:


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All the more reason to make your own food!

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from that Yahoo News report:

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That is crazy, even more reason to make homemade dog food. I am posting the recipes now.

I am going to the vet again at 3pm today to speak with her about the new bloodwork levels. We'll see what happens.

I'm not sure if this was already posted, but just in case it wasn't:


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This link shows unofficial reports of DRY FOOD causing illness and renal failure.

Oi vey. Well, maybe it's why my cats never have liked Iams.
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