PitBullRoyalty said:
I've heard that Rescue Remedy works well and you can get it from any health food store. It's worth a go with her, might help Nala. I say give it a shot :wink:
last pics of Nala
I took some pics of Nala before she goes to her new home. They asked to see updated pics. I'm thinking she will probably go next weekend. Maybe sooner if I can get her in tomorrow for her booster shot.
These pics were extremely difficult to get. She was running away from me in all of them, so I put her on a leash. She still looks like she fears her life, but this was the best I could do. She just doesn't like the camera the way Heaven and Koa do!
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You can't see her big floppy ears because she tucks them when she's nervous. Ah well... I hope her new owners like these!
PS: I know she looks really skinny, but I feed her a minimum of 4 cups per day (a lot for a puppy) but she doesn't gain weight. The vet just says she's a slow gainer.
These pics were extremely difficult to get. She was running away from me in all of them, so I put her on a leash. She still looks like she fears her life, but this was the best I could do. She just doesn't like the camera the way Heaven and Koa do!
You can't see her big floppy ears because she tucks them when she's nervous. Ah well... I hope her new owners like these!
PS: I know she looks really skinny, but I feed her a minimum of 4 cups per day (a lot for a puppy) but she doesn't gain weight. The vet just says she's a slow gainer.
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you missed the part where it says she feeds them seperately.msvette2u said:
Poor sweet Nala. It's so heart breaking to see her so terrified like that all the time I really hope she adjusts well into her new home, gets comfortable and won't feel so nervous. Then maybe she will gain some weight. Poor little Nala....shes such a sweet looking girl! GOOD LUCK NALA IN YOUR NEW HOME, sending my love out to Nala.....
I really hope she adjusts well into her new home, gets comfortable and won't feel so nervous. Then maybe she will gain some weight. Poor little Nala....shes such a sweet looking girl! GOOD LUCK NALA IN YOUR NEW HOME, sending my love out to Nala.....poor Nala, just so beautiful and sweet. i hope her new home has everything to make her happy..... i too can't believe how tiny she looks, but nerves will do that to you.
if the new home doesn't take her, try feeding her milk bones and table scraps to get some weight on....
if the new home doesn't take her, try feeding her milk bones and table scraps to get some weight on....
Well if they saw those pics it could be why they quit e-mailing. She really doesn't look good, you say her hips aren't sticking out but I can see them in at least one of the pics.
What kind of food is she eating? Is it possible to feed her less of it, more often? Her coat looks rather poor too, as if malnourished. If she's "healthy" as per your vet's tests, then maybe she does have something metabolically wrong.
Pardon me for saying so but it seems she's really taken a back seat since you made up your mind to rehome her. I think you're going to have her longer than you're assuming or expecting so if you really want to do right by her, you should step up the care of her, physically and in other aspects too. If it takes moving her to a quiet area of the home for her to relax and eat maybe you need to do that.
Because as long as she looks like this, nobody is going to want her
***PS Since she's going to be with you longer, you may want to mix up the Satin Balls, too
What kind of food is she eating? Is it possible to feed her less of it, more often? Her coat looks rather poor too, as if malnourished. If she's "healthy" as per your vet's tests, then maybe she does have something metabolically wrong.
Pardon me for saying so but it seems she's really taken a back seat since you made up your mind to rehome her. I think you're going to have her longer than you're assuming or expecting so if you really want to do right by her, you should step up the care of her, physically and in other aspects too. If it takes moving her to a quiet area of the home for her to relax and eat maybe you need to do that.
Because as long as she looks like this, nobody is going to want her
***PS Since she's going to be with you longer, you may want to mix up the Satin Balls, too
If I had the room I would take her!msvette2u said:Well if they saw those pics it could be why they quit e-mailing. She really doesn't look good, you say her hips aren't sticking out but I can see them in at least one of the pics.
What kind of food is she eating? Is it possible to feed her less of it, more often? Her coat looks rather poor too, as if malnourished. If she's "healthy" as per your vet's tests, then maybe she does have something metabolically wrong.
Pardon me for saying so but it seems she's really taken a back seat since you made up your mind to rehome her. I think you're going to have her longer than you're assuming or expecting so if you really want to do right by her, you should step up the care of her, physically and in other aspects too. If it takes moving her to a quiet area of the home for her to relax and eat maybe you need to do that.
Because as long as she looks like this, nobody is going to want her
***PS Since she's going to be with you longer, you may want to mix up the Satin Balls, too
Gemyni was a nervous dog too in 4-5 weeks she's completely a different dog! Her personality, eating habits, playing w/ other dogs everything! It can be done, it takes love and patience I fostered a half-bonkers Blood-doodle (don't even ask) and she went from being a nervous wreck and running away when we called, to blossoming into a wonderful pet in a matter of weeks. And our household is crazy loud and active!
I fostered a half-bonkers Blood-doodle (don't even ask) and she went from being a nervous wreck and running away when we called, to blossoming into a wonderful pet in a matter of weeks. And our household is crazy loud and active!You're welcome to take her if you're so concerned! :wink: I would actually love to see her go to someone on the forum. Her coat isn't that bad, she needs a BATH, she's been outdoors playing in the leaves with Heaven & Koa. She does have skin problems though, if you've been following along. She has a yeast rash. That would probably account for the dullness of her coat.msvette2u said:Well if they saw those pics it could be why they quit e-mailing. She really doesn't look good, you say her hips aren't sticking out but I can see them in at least one of the pics.
What kind of food is she eating? Is it possible to feed her less of it, more often? Her coat looks rather poor too, as if malnourished. If she's "healthy" as per your vet's tests, then maybe she does have something metabolically wrong.
Pardon me for saying so but it seems she's really taken a back seat since you made up your mind to rehome her. I think you're going to have her longer than you're assuming or expecting so if you really want to do right by her, you should step up the care of her, physically and in other aspects too. If it takes moving her to a quiet area of the home for her to relax and eat maybe you need to do that.
Because as long as she looks like this, nobody is going to want her
***PS Since she's going to be with you longer, you may want to mix up the Satin Balls, too
As for moving her to a more quiet area... you can't get more quiet than where she's already eating. You can hear a pin drop in my home, I don't watch television, so the house is extremely quiet 24-7. Lights are always off (since I always have migraines), candles are usually lit, and love is given freely in my home. She has a great place to live, she just isn't comfortable here.
Nala will HAVE to take a back seat while I'm ill -- just like my job, my housework, my friends, my family, and everything else that's been put on hold till I recuperate. If this family does not take her, she will go back to the rescue where she can find someone that has the time and ability to deal with her issues. That was the whole point in re-homing her in the first place. If I had the time for her issues, she wouldn't need a new home. Right now, my concern is getting ME well. I'm the one who has to work for 12 hours a night to pay for this roof over their head. I need rest, and with 3 dogs, I have taken on way more than I can handle. Yup, the whole situation SUCKS. But I have to do what's right for me, not what's right for everyone else.
FYI, she is seeing the vet again tomorrow for her booster and skin re-check. I will again ask them to check for metabolic issues and worms, and keep you all posted.
I don't "let" Nala look like this. She is given a warm bed with plenty of high quality food in her tummy, and LOTS of hugs & kisses. Oh poor, poor Nala, she's so neglected! Just LOOK at how miserable she is in my home!!! Oh the HORROR!msvette2u said:
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She looks terrible in the pics yesterday because she was nervous, and I can't make her NOT nervous, I'm sorry. She is thin because she is so nervous that she INHALES her food, I swear that girl doesn't chew... then she vomits. I take care of her very well, but she has issues that I cannot mend.
Yup, everyone has problems. I have shared some of mine with my friends here. Not everyone shares that much of their lives here. I respect that. I also thank my lucky stars I have met such wonderful people on here that allow to me moan and groan when I need to. :lol:
No suggestions fell on deaf ears. I think what you really mean to say is, you tried to forcefeed "your way," and I rejected your suggestions because they weren't right for me. I discovered what was best for Nala, and that meant re-homing her. Sorry that doesn't "wash" for you.
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