You know that I have mentioned that Gigi is on a low protein and low fat diet due to a borderline liver, and the high protein also causes seizures, because the liver can't utilize it fast enough. I also found out that certain proteins turn into fat, and it is the kind of fat that is found in fatty lipomas. Personally I never believed in a very high protein diet for the average couch potatoe dog. Reason is that a few people that I know of through the years that had their dogs of various breeds, on high protein, and weren't over weight except for one, and all 4 of them came down with fatty lipomas, once they reached about 5-7 yrs old. Eskies are very prone to them, because the average Eskie owner looks at the breed like you would an active Husky mushing dog, when they are no way like that at all. I have noticed that overweight chis are very prone to them, and again once I ask what food they are feeding them it is always a high protein, but not necessarily a high fat kibble. I wish I could get that extra pound off of Gigi, and believe me, it is not from over feeding, or to many treats, since she is on a very strict diet. Her liver just won't burn off the smallest amount of fat, like a healthy dog would, nor is it absorbing the correct level of proteins.
One Vet that did his own research and yes Rebecca, now feeds his dogs raw, lol, said that the average house dog on a meat based kibble doesn't need more then 26% protein, and 12-14% good fat. He also mentioned that the way the meat is processed, like chicken, has a lot to do with the way a dogs body will process that protein. Different parts of a chicken yields a different percentage of protein. i.e. the breast meat as compared to the thigh meat. The breast white meat is the leanest and has less protein then the other parts of a chicken. He claims that a dogs body also digest and absorbs the white meat protein better, and in turn converts some of it to a lower and healthier fat which is also burned off faster. -------Original Message------- From: Pam Dean Date: 3/15/2012 11:18:37 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Thoughts He is 6 and on the positive side..no weight loss..and he looks great. Two of the growths were in the fatty tissue, not that he has any I can see lol, and one was attached to a muscle. Btw, I did some research on fatty tissue lipomas. One culprit is immune system issues. The body is not processing correctly so it throws out things like excess fat into little deposits instead of burning them. The other culprit is obviously diet. Obese dogs or dogs with unhealthy diets are prone to them from diets high in carbohydrates. And yes, rebecca, raw would be the solution lol..Bino is already on a diet high in protein with no grain..but it does have potatoes. The rice and corn are the bad carbs. So if it turns out to be lipomas, then we will have to do some investigation on that issue. From: Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 11:04 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Thoughts Awww Pam, It must really be hard, but I can only say, just think of what is in front of you and not the negative maybe. I have known many a dog large and small, that has had the same thing and more times then not, it was just fatty tissue. I am hoping for the best for both of your babies. I forgot, How old is Bino? He's the little 3 pound guy, right? -------Original Message------- From: Pam Dean Date: 3/15/2012 9:00:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Thoughts Sitting here looking at Bino and trying to think positive. So hard when you are looking at this beautiful little soul that you love to pieces. The phrase keeps going through my mind.."The Lord Giveth and The Lord Taketh Away". Did he bring little Tino into my life because he was taking back my Bino?? It is in his hands but it is going to be a tough week for sure..
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