Needing help with Jake's transition

[jenn D]

Ok I've decided to start this thread because there are a lot of issues we will need to address with help Jake adjust to a new life. I'm just going to post here with questions. I've got obedience stuff down I can handle that. But there is alot of other stuff. I'll just post here any maybe one of you wise doodle lovers can help. I can try to post in food, and grooming but so any things are interrelated so I'm going to use this thread as a catch all and if mods want me to separate I can. :)

Issue first and foremost, the diet. We feed one of the foods recommended on here. Jakes current diet (what the owners been feeding him) is dry purina puppy food, and equal parts peas, corn, rice, cooked ground beef and water all mixed together. Okayyyyyyyyy. Iknow how to move a dog from 1 food to another slowly but how in the world do i handle this? Poor Jake has terrible runs! I'm taking him to the vet early this week to check for uti, stool, blood work etc. but how do I begin the transition to my food with all these other ingredients?

Thanks,I'll tackle other issues as we go along. I fear grooming wise he will need a shave. His belly, ears, and legs are horribly matted.

Thanks everyone.

[jenn D]

I won't wait, I just wanted to be as proactive as possible. Thanks Karen.

[Deborah Brown]

They look great!  I think Jake is fitting in pretty well.  :)

Good luck with the vet on Friday!

[Gail and Bailey]

Happy boys!!!

[Debb, Lucy & Oscar]

Oh, what a couple of smiley, happy faces! Jake is one lucky dog to have found you! He's got people who care, a live-in playmate, and an abundance of on-line support from the DK community. What more could a dog ask for?

You know Jenn, it wouldn't hurt to tell your vet about his circumstances, and your role in getting him out of a dire situation (and the fact that his medical insurance isn't yet in effect and won't cover any of the expenses). Your vet, if he has a heart and compassion like my vet has, may give you a discount on any urgent care Jake requires.

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Good idea!  Funny how Jake looks so much smaller!  But they both look happy!

[Gail and Bailey]

If you buy the insurance online today... just ask when it starts.  Probably will begin right away.  I wonder if you could explain your situation to your vet and ask for him not to record the foxtails but make an appt for the surgery ASAP.  He probably can't do it Friday anyway....unless of course it is a simple procedure and that should not be too awfully expensive.  

[Pat and Traveler]

Oh, Jake is gorgeous, and so are you!  Thanks so much for taking such good care of this sweet boy. 

[jenn D]

Hi guys. Vet appt is tomorrow. I would appreciate any suggestions regarding things I should ask. Already sent in a fecal and it came back negative. :) thanks! Jake says hello!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Good luck tomorrow! I would just suggest you take another fresh stool sample in if he still has diarrhea.

[Emily, Jace, & Maggie Devers]

Jake is absolutely gorgeous! Sending good vibes your way that the vet appt goes well tomorrow and there's nothing serious.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Is his stool firming up better now? Let's hope it was just all the changes going on at once. He seems to be adjusting very well in his new home tho.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

I have my doubts that it is fox tails as he would surely be biting/licking at his feet? No?