I have a two year old rescue Goldador ( a mix between golden retrievers and labradors, often known as a Golden Lab). His name is Loki as I am a Marvel fan and after a long debate, this name was selected as he is the God of Mischief with a cheeky personality.
Loki went to the newly opened Dog park in Noida where large stray dogs resided as it is a huge open space with green pastures and they pee and poop wherever they want as stray dogs do. But little did I know that dogs even after you clean their paws after a visit from cleaner , can contract a nasty infection that causes symptoms as follows: ( while symptoms can differ depending on the dog breed and the strain of bacteria that can enter from any openings like licking paws as dogs comfort themselves by licking paws, from their skin or from their booty hole.
Loki went to the newly opened Dog park in Noida where large stray dogs resided as it is a huge open space with green pastures and they pee and poop wherever they want as stray dogs do. But little did I know that dogs even after you clean their paws after a visit from cleaner , can contract a nasty infection that causes symptoms as follows: ( while symptoms can differ depending on the dog breed and the strain of bacteria that can enter from any openings like licking paws as dogs comfort themselves by licking paws, from their skin or from their booty hole.
He has been switched to special gastrointestinal kibble for maintaining his energy and all round immunity to fight out his infection.
He is doing much better now, taking medicated shampoo baths to treat his skin condition and periodical seasonal vaccination to boost his ability to fight diseases and infections.
The whole ordeal was a horrifying experience as a pet parent seeing my dog suffer so much due to a single mistep of my part of not giving him a bath after the dog park visit which could have avoided the whole ordeal. I am so glad that he is okay now bit the whole bacterial infection ordeal has resulted in unexpected medical expenses that will cancel the upcoming family vacation with Loki but aleast his health is back slowly in recovery with liver support supplements, immunity boosters and special targeted medication.
I have never felt this helpless in my life as I did as I am responsible for his care and the worst aspect of the vets in Noida is the price gouging of through selling the most expensive product and medication to make commissions and you as concerned pet parents having no choice but to pay the uncapped unregulated charges for pet care.
Loki’s Diet :
Me and my family provide him with USDA certified Farmina Kibble and a combination of home cooked one time diet of Quinoa ( Chenopodium quinoa) [ is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. It is an herbaceous annual plant grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds; the seeds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins and dietary minerals in amounts greater than in many grains.[6] Quinoa is not a grass but rather a pseudocereal botanically related to spinach and amaranth (Amaranthus spp.), and originated in the Andean region of northwestern South America.It was first used to feed livestock 5,200–7,000 years ago, and for human consumption 3,000–4,000 years ago in the Lake Titicaca basin of Peru and Bolivia].
Quinoa is readily available for purchase online and in supermarkets in the whole grains section. It is easily prepared by adding water in a pressure cooker in 2 whistles maximum as it expands upon being cooked. It would take some time when vegetables like pumpkin, sweet potatoes, cauliflower , green beans, carrots are added to add an extra dose of vitamins , minerals and all round nutrition to the careful drafted kibble.
Loki has a very strict diet with dog biscuts and calcium and vitamin bones from Meat Up which is another certified dog food company. Choosing the right treats and food kibble is of utmost importance when it comes to the long term health of your dog.
Loki on Day 1 after his first meal
Loki arrived very weak and fragile as his family history is unknown and he was probably not given the mandatory time of 3 months 💔 to take mother feed which would have build his immunity to ward of diseases and offer inner protection for a healthy life. This is the reason why breeders need to be registered and regulated as their decisions have a life long impact on the quality of life the pups will live and the kind of care they need to thrive.
Loki on Diwali after eating a oat, banana & coconut oil ladoo
Despite his sensitivity challenges and medical expenses, he is the sweetest , most obedient boy with a naughty , cheeky side and his ability of making me feel better when I am worried, anxious, overwhelmed or harassed for taking a walk with him or in my housing society lift is infitismally immeasurably. I have never felt the way I feel when I hug , kiss and caress him as he is the most non- judgemental dog that I have ever met.
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