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I have a friend with an 8 year old rottie mix (named Avy) who recently tore her ACL. The surgery to fix it will require a 4 month recovery period along with therapy. On top of that, the vet said that Avy also has bad hips and it might be best to put her down. My friend, understandably, wants to do what she can to help the situation.
My friend is now willing to start a raw diet, and has asked for my help in getting started. I told her that while raw is the best thing she can do, that she should not expect any miracles at this advanced stage.
She started this morning with a chicken leg quarter. Avy did not eat it. So I suggested she do the tough love method.
Then my friend told me that she has Avy on pain meds for the torn ACL. Through our bad cell phone connection, I believe she said that the name of the medication was Duramax (isn't that a diesel engine?).
Soooo..... Should a dog on pain medication be deprived of food? Is starting a raw diet at this stage even a good idea?
Thanks in advance for all your help.
My friend is now willing to start a raw diet, and has asked for my help in getting started. I told her that while raw is the best thing she can do, that she should not expect any miracles at this advanced stage.
She started this morning with a chicken leg quarter. Avy did not eat it. So I suggested she do the tough love method.
Then my friend told me that she has Avy on pain meds for the torn ACL. Through our bad cell phone connection, I believe she said that the name of the medication was Duramax (isn't that a diesel engine?).
Soooo..... Should a dog on pain medication be deprived of food? Is starting a raw diet at this stage even a good idea?
Thanks in advance for all your help.