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  • hi, i understand that it dont'cure the problem, but seen as i did the test and taked to john at the ofa office and he told me it's just a matter of time till i start to see signs of it,! wouldn't it be better to start him on some stuff now instead of waiting for signs to show>?? like a high quality -low protain diet on his food , to start now!?. but don't start any meds till the signs show so i know the amount to get him on!.


  • You should consult or have your vet consult with Dr Gonto about what the best course of action is. I don't think a low protein food is recommended for all Fanconi dogs. A high quality food is good for all dogs in maintaining good health.


  • well wait… i have some more research i did and it's saying to put the dog on a high qulity, low protein food!. is saying that part of the food stuff is the way to teat the syndrome.


  • i got the information on the wed site… http;//www.caninegeneticdiseases.net/fanconi/FANbasic.htm


  • @pedro:

    well wait… i have some more research i did and it's saying to put the dog on a high qulity, low protein food!. is saying that part of the food stuff is the way to teat the syndrome.

    Please read carefully, it is when the dog shows symptoms, NOT BEFORE. Just because he test Prob Affected, this is a LATE onset issue and can show up anytime between 3yrs and 12yrs.. usual being around 6 or 7.

    There is NOTHING to treat before he shows symptoms


  • K!, but would it hurt to put him on a high qualiy low -protein diet. or show i wait till he shows berofe putting him on that kind of food!!???


  • what does high quality and high protein dog food do for the dog?. and what is the difference on the food!>??


  • High quality proteins are easily digested and do not tax the kidneys as much as lower quality proteins.


  • i feel sooo darn stupid.! i didnt read it carefully tanza!, there put on a high qualiy, low -protein dies with medication being USED TOO!!!> I FEEL SOOOO STUPID!!. SORRY TANZA I'M TRYING TO FIND A WAY TO HELP HIM BEFORE HE SHOWS SIGNS!!. I HATE THIS TO SIT AND WAIT FOR THE SIGNS TO SHOW!!. IT ERRKS ME BADLY!!.HE SURE DOES LIKE THE LOW PROTEIN FOOD!. HES'GOING TO TOWN ON IT!!,..P,S DO UR B'S TIP THERE FOOD BOWLS?!. HE DOES IT ALL THE TIME!.


  • Ohhhhhh! I didnt know that the lady at the pet shop wanted me to try this with him and he love's it but no more till signs show!!!. Thanks ivoss!!!!!!!!!!!!!>


  • Shes'trying to work with me ! Now that tells me differ because she does know about this with the food!!!!!!!!!!!!!>im just going to go up there and tell her iwant my money back!!!!. Or i'm going to sue!!. I'm not going to play games about this anylonger! It's either my money back or law suit!! !.


  • holy cow i thank i just broke a record here with him!!.i is food aggressave, but today he eat some of his food!, then went to lay down but the cat likes it too, so the cat when over to eat and he come over to her and layed down by her and watched her eat a little of it WITHOUT GETTING MEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!.


  • Pedro, your boy isn't sick YET. So, get him on the food Pat recommends and strip test his pee every few days. Do this until you see the color change. THAT is when you need to do the suppliments for him.


  • what was the food that pat wanted me to get him on??. was it a high qulity low protein ot high qulity and high protein??>! i have the strip and i have started testing him. but how offten should i strip test!??.


  • @pedro:

    what was the food that pat wanted me to get him on??. was it a high qulity low protein ot high qulity and high protein??>! i have the strip and i have started testing him. but how offten should i strip test!??.

    Honestly, any good quality food is good and if you are concerned about protein, go with one that is moderate

    Strip test at least once a month for about 3 to 4 days in a row


  • thks tanza, i have been testing him 2x a week!, but i thiank it was high protien food!!. do you guys have any names of food that the healthy basenji's like and names??.! he? very picky!!.


  • should i do this in the mid of the month?.


  • @pedro:

    should i do this in the mid of the month?.

    Same time every month is a good way to remember, doesn't matter when during the month.

    Again as far as food, you need to read the ingredients and then decided for yourself. There are a number of good foods…


  • Pat, she might need a bit more help than that..suggestions maybe?


  • @sharronhurlbut:

    Pat, she might need a bit more help than that..suggestions maybe?

    I can only answer by naming the foods that I use, I don't recommend things I don't use. The Natural Balance foods are good, Potato and Duck for example. People really need to learn to reseach themselves and feed what they are comfortable with

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