r/cavachon

We've been giving her NutriSource PureVita dry food - grain free turkey & sweet potato entree w/ a teaspoon of Fromm grain-free wet food topper consistently for many years.

I've been reading more and more about grain free leading to DCM and other issues and I want to transition Yuki off this for something new. She could also stand to lose a bit of weight.

What are you feeding your adult cavachons?

Thanks for your help.

Hi all. My cavachon is almost 13 years old and was just diagnosed with stage 3 kidney failure. She’s declining super fast and it’s really taking a toll on me. 2 months ago you would’ve thought she was a puppy, and now she can barely do anything. She’s still eating, drinking, going for walks, and acts happy. She’s doing weekly IV treatments which seem to make her feel a lot better. I don’t really know what I want out of posting this but I just feel like I have no one to talk to. I’ve had her since I was 9 and I’m 22 now so I can’t even remember a life without her. This is truly the worst thing I’ve ever experienced in my life and I would kill for more time with her.
I’m also multiple states away from her now and she declined so much while I’ve been away. I would’ve stayed longer had I known this would happen.
I’d love to see some of your cavachons/know their stories! I got my girl from PA and her birthday is November 1st. It would be funny if someone has one of her siblings!

Update: She’s been responding way better to her treatments. She’s been eating like crazy, following my parents around the house, and ultimately acting more like herself again. I know this isn’t a long term solution and there’s no stopping kidney failure but I’m happy to know the treatments are bringing her comfort and some more time with us.

Which breeder/location did you get your cavachon from?