Rodrigo is Struggling
For the past month, Rodrigo has been struggling. I've noticed weakness in his hind legs, he's panting like his on fire in the evening, and he's licking his front legs and paws like crazy.
I was at a loss, so I asked myself, "what's changed?"
Last year, he stopped eating raw dog food and eggs. Warming up his food was the answer. A few months ago, he stopped eating raw again, and I switched him to cooked foods. I was going to do DIY but decided to try commercial cooked brands instead:
- Farmer's Dog (pork and chicken)
- A Pup Above (beef and pork)
- Small Batch (beef)
This was the answer, at first. But now I'm wondering if the potatoes are causing an issue. So, today, I'll switch him to a bland diet of grass-fed beef (locally sourced) and pureed greens. And a couple of weeks ago, I switched him to a new joint supplement for senior dogs -YuMove.
I got the idea for his diet change after chatting with Carrie Hyde, the owner of SPAW and the host of the Redefining Pet Health Event I'm heading to later this week.
And my friend and co-host of the Girls with Dogs podcast recommended YuMove. I saw improvement in his mobility within 48 hours of starting the new supplement. If you're interested in trying, use
code MOVE40 at check out.
I always get the best ideas from chatting with fellow pet
parents.
