tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post1420004048553067682..comments2024-03-28T03:09:22.986-04:00Comments on Dawg Business: It's Your Dog's Health!: Cookie's Musculoskeletal Challenges: Restricted Activity and Weight ManagementDawgBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-59206668252839769842016-06-15T10:18:30.499-04:002016-06-15T10:18:30.499-04:00It is tricky, particularly with an active dog. The...It is tricky, particularly with an active dog. The Trazodone is a life-saver and many surgeons now use it for post-op chemical restraint.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-23812037372868187282016-06-15T10:17:45.317-04:002016-06-15T10:17:45.317-04:00Thank you, Cathy. Couldn't have done it withou...Thank you, Cathy. Couldn't have done it without the help of the Trazodone. She can now get her full time outside (3 hours daily) and even though still on leash, she can now go through the terrain, climb things, dig for mice ... I allow her trot as much as she wants not and let her do short runs. We are building her up to her normal activity level.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-77612602542712553702016-06-15T10:16:14.975-04:002016-06-15T10:16:14.975-04:00The best puzzle - most entertainment out of it is ...The best puzzle - most entertainment out of it is the Trixie series. Even though even that got too easy in a hurry for Cookie, the first time she played with it for an hour with just two refills. Even though it's too easy now, she still enjoys playing with every now and then. But buys only about a minute per refill :-)DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-2809302769841730162016-06-14T22:36:58.556-04:002016-06-14T22:36:58.556-04:00Wow. This is complex. I had a hard time keeping my...Wow. This is complex. I had a hard time keeping my schnoodle quiet after knee surgery. I couldn't and didn't yield good results.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324482554428141699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-6119779663327240832016-06-14T22:29:28.351-04:002016-06-14T22:29:28.351-04:00Poor Cookie! It must feel like a catch-22 at time...Poor Cookie! It must feel like a catch-22 at times. I hope Cookie can return to her former glory soon!<br />Love & biscuits,<br />Dogs Luv Us and We Luv ThemDogs Luv Us and We Luv Themhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01924767471346565140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-57511807665204337182016-06-14T22:06:58.661-04:002016-06-14T22:06:58.661-04:00Excellent tips. Love the puzzles here. With three ...Excellent tips. Love the puzzles here. With three Huskies who had blown CCLs and one Epileptic Husky, rest and meds and weight gain are/were always an issue, as was working in exercise, which is not always possible. It's very true that it is not always easy to keep weight management in mind while rehabbing. Great post!FiveSibesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936603879635898217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-4995450871365425642016-06-13T17:48:33.745-04:002016-06-13T17:48:33.745-04:00Yes, it's quite logical, particularly when the...Yes, it's quite logical, particularly when the only entertainment become tricks (require treat), food puzzles, food stuffies and chews.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-37063706668606277242016-06-13T17:47:36.425-04:002016-06-13T17:47:36.425-04:00Yes. Cookie is a very active girl too, used to 3 h...Yes. Cookie is a very active girl too, used to 3 hours of running and play outside daily. Going to strict rest was unrealistic. I pointed that out to the vet immediately and we used Trazodone to help keep her from losing her mind.<br />DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-83914611364908431202016-06-13T16:15:55.278-04:002016-06-13T16:15:55.278-04:00I never thought about animals putting on weight wh...I never thought about animals putting on weight when they are on restricted activity, but it makes a lot of sense.Sweet Purrfectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-84689966503911552942016-06-13T12:53:24.502-04:002016-06-13T12:53:24.502-04:00My greatest fear of any injury that might happen t...My greatest fear of any injury that might happen to my corgis is crate rest. They are so active. I guess people (and dogs) live through it, as you are, but it just seems so daunting. I hope you find a happy balance between the rest and diet with Cookie. And that she doesn't injure herself again!Elizabeth Keenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710489912663020646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-86200579283204476362016-06-13T10:07:38.389-04:002016-06-13T10:07:38.389-04:00Do they agree with that? :-)Do they agree with that? :-)DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-91509997512133125692016-06-13T10:07:13.800-04:002016-06-13T10:07:13.800-04:00Not really. Every now and then. If she did, it wou...Not really. Every now and then. If she did, it would indeed have been much easier. I guess I never tried boiling some carrots with bacon! LOL Perhaps I should try that see if it fools her :-)DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-8850050809138528932016-06-13T10:06:03.486-04:002016-06-13T10:06:03.486-04:00It has been challenging. Particularly since pretty...It has been challenging. Particularly since pretty much all her entertainment during the restrictions involved food one way or another.<br /><br />It's going better now.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-90010606049237804082016-06-13T10:04:57.353-04:002016-06-13T10:04:57.353-04:00Thank you, Sadie. The biggest challenge really was...Thank you, Sadie. The biggest challenge really was to keep her quiet and happy (those two don't really go together well with such an vibrant soul). The Trazodone helped but it actually contributes to potential weight issues.<br /><br />It's easier now when she can be much more active again.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-77297109632223875912016-06-13T04:57:42.850-04:002016-06-13T04:57:42.850-04:00Great information here! I'm constantly remindi...Great information here! I'm constantly reminding my pets that food does not equal love. :)Jasmine | About Pet Ratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09382924288155189215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-71840419561880076892016-06-13T03:34:39.594-04:002016-06-13T03:34:39.594-04:00Does Cookie like vegetables? Matilda will only eat...Does Cookie like vegetables? Matilda will only eat cooked carrots, they end up soft and warm with a strong scent. I'll keep that in mind about dehydrated meats!Lindsay Pevnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346572768202508275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-89846975355340739212016-06-13T01:04:01.576-04:002016-06-13T01:04:01.576-04:00Weight gain is a struggle for all of us! I can'...Weight gain is a struggle for all of us! I can't imagine how difficult it must be to have to fight the extra pounds with limited exercise capability. You are an amazing dog mom to be able to get through all of these issues! <br />Robinhttp://www.playfulkitty.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-69480074973264130212016-06-12T21:29:13.570-04:002016-06-12T21:29:13.570-04:00Wow, that is a lot to figure out. Well done for d...Wow, that is a lot to figure out. Well done for doing so. I'm sorry you both had such a challenge. Thank you for sharing this valuable information.Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11108553445838698988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-34039583953000305962016-06-12T21:21:14.874-04:002016-06-12T21:21:14.874-04:00Most definitely. Problem,with Cookie is that any g...Most definitely. Problem,with Cookie is that any given puzzle entertained her only for a while until the mental challenge is gone. The best puzzle so fat was Trixie (or something like that) first session entertained her for an hour. There were puzzles where it took,her 30 seconds,to,figure it out. DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-56186826189930562512016-06-12T21:18:25.381-04:002016-06-12T21:18:25.381-04:00Fresh or boiled meat is about 70% water. Take that...Fresh or boiled meat is about 70% water. Take that away and,you have much more calorie dense chunk. Pound per pound way less calories in fresh than dried simply because of the water content difference. DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-22450203225577248832016-06-12T20:19:36.071-04:002016-06-12T20:19:36.071-04:00I didn't know that dehydrated meat was higher ...I didn't know that dehydrated meat was higher in calories than boiled counterparts. I think it is great that you have found a way to keep giving her treats while cutting back on calories so she won't feel deprived.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15205686314550519586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-19907022387035080522016-06-12T19:18:40.929-04:002016-06-12T19:18:40.929-04:00Rehabilitation with active dogs is so tough. Yeste...Rehabilitation with active dogs is so tough. Yesterday we had to crate rest Shermie as he wasn't weight bearing on right front leg. Perhaps an elbow injury? But I knew puzzle toys were the solution as walking was out. A nightmare for any pet parent with active dogs but enrichment can save us all and your diet tips are great. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908342654005485968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-25700844048888387222016-06-12T18:23:27.318-04:002016-06-12T18:23:27.318-04:00Thanks so much for writing this article. I'm ...Thanks so much for writing this article. I'm a dog trainer, and on occasion, have a client who gets injured and of course, deals with these very same issues! It's super helpful to pass this information along to other owners!Rugby Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321505288879071149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-82770330210791875712016-06-12T15:20:33.383-04:002016-06-12T15:20:33.383-04:00Great job keeping Bentley at ideal weight. It can ...Great job keeping Bentley at ideal weight. It can be hard sometimes and yet it's so important. What did you change his diet to?DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-27101978602619330592016-06-12T12:48:05.756-04:002016-06-12T12:48:05.756-04:00We work very hard to keep Bentley at his ideal wei...We work very hard to keep Bentley at his ideal weight. Extra pounds are hard a his Basset Hound body. A change in his diet and adding more exercise was the key for us. I appreciate the information and the links.<br />M. K. Clintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156362331542072877noreply@blogger.com