Ours had seizures at 7.5 and required Keppra and Phenobarbital. I would take this seriously and get the pup evaluated ASAP and on medication as each seizure can damage sight and brain cells.
Getting to be an Old Man
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Glad to hear that AJ is a pup again! I bought some Missing Link once but none of my dogs would eat their food with it mixed in. It's supposed to be good, I think. A fish oil capsule every day or so can help coat as well.
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All of ours have gotten Missing Link from the time they started eating solid food. They appear to like it, but we don't have any picky eaters, so that's not probably a good indicator. We mix a small spoon of canned food and a little warm water into the bowl to dissolve it, then mix in the dry. We have nice coats and healthy dogs, but maybe they would be anyway - genetics plays a big part! Refuse to pay the price at the pet stores, I order mine from Revival Animal Health online for about 1/2 the price. Definitely worth it for us with 9 mouths to feed!
Terry
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Thanks for the info on Missing Link. I have looked at it from time to time, but never actually bit the bullet and got it, now I will..
I am glad AJ is youthful again..FYI, Otis spit those little things out too..wonder why..? -
They spit them out…probably because they taste like what they appear to be...rabbit turds.
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You said: "Well, you-all met AJ when he was five years old. He was running everywhere, playing chase with that mischievous gleam in his eye that I think all Basenji are equipped with from birth. He'll be eight in January and he's starting to show it a bit.
Did I get this wrong? You say he was 5 when you joined the forum in Oct of 09 and now he'll be 8 in January? Is this new math?
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I'm a dork. Forgot when I joined up. I thought I'd been around longer than that…
I've had AJ since he was 5.
Thanks for the correction, Dan. How's Buddy?
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@AJs:
I'm a dork. Forgot when I joined up. I thought I'd been around longer than that…
I've had AJ since he was 5.
Thanks for the correction, Dan. How's Buddy?
Buddy's great! He's 28 lbs of energy. AJ has a long way to go young lady. My Basenjis have been pretty active even at 13! My first lived to be 17-1/2! Maybe he just wasn't feeling well for a bit there as dogs can get viruses too.
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AJ comes from a slow developing line. He didn't really "come into his own" until he was well into his fourth year. Hopefully, if Ms. Patty is right, that means he'll be around for years to come.
Glad to hear the Bud-Meister is doing well.
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AJs Human - it's marvellous how time flies!!!
Joking apart, I'm so pleased that you seem to have given AJ new spirit with the return to a food that you know he's done well on. I've read the blurb on 'Missing Link' and heard the information on it from the salesman. I've no experience as I've not used it. I'm a bit of a sceptic where these things are concerned. The only way is to try it for a time and see the results (if any).
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Losing a loved one is a hard thing to bear, especially a pet. I think it's because they are in our life 24 hours a day usually from the day we get them. I've lost some fury friend in the past and the grieving process was quite long for me. You don't have to think about it until that day come though.
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I used Missing Link Plus with Maxx (the "Plus" is the one for joint support) and, IMO, it made a huge difference with him.
Maxx had Valley Fever for the last 4 years of his life. It skipped the respiratory phase and went straight to the disseminated phase, affecting his bones. I could tell a big difference in him once I started giving him the Missing Link Plus.
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My B boy is 13 and starting to get up a little more slowly. The vet recommended Arthrosamine and omega-3s in December, and it has made a noticeable difference. I'm starting to worry about the stairs, though.
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I used Missing Link Plus with Maxx (the "Plus" is the one for joint support) and, IMO, it made a huge difference with him.
Maxx had Valley Fever for the last 4 years of his life. It skipped the respiratory phase and went straight to the disseminated phase, affecting his bones. I could tell a big difference in him once I started giving him the Missing Link Plus.
Do they like the taste?
