Ozzie had his first chemo pill with an injection of that Elspar drug. He was fine afterwards even thought the vet warned he may feel a little "punky" afterwards. His biggest side effect is from the steroids since we increased his dosage. It makes him huff and puff and pant more. For a dog with compromised breathing apparatus this is tough at times. Ozzie's new bothersome behavior though is his finicky appetite. I have perhaps hopelessly spoiled him by making special food for him and he expects it every time! This morning I refused to make scrambled eggs for his breakfast and I just served him up his kibble. He immediately turned his nose up at it and walked away. I guess if he gets hungry enough he will eat it?!
We are gong away soon for a ski vacation and Grandpa and brother will be taking care of our boy and I am worried about his eating. I guess I am going to have make a big batch of the chicken meatballs and freeze them, so he will have something special to mangia on!
"Really? You expect me to eat dog food!?"
I am adding in Ozzie's meatball recipe in case you have missed it, or interested in making them for your own picky pooch!
Have a good week ahead all!
Ozzie's Chicken Meatballs
- Two 16 oz packages of ground chicken
- flat leaf parsley
- turmeric ( healthy spice that dogs can consume safely)
Chop up parsley and add to meat along with a generous sprinkle of turmeric.
Make small size balls, little bit smaller than a golf ball.
Get a big pot of water boiling on the stove and drop in meatballs. Should take no longer than 20 minutes to cook through. Remove meatballs to cool. Break up and mix with their favorite kibble.
Store batches in freezer bags for future meals!
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