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12-09-2011, 07:32 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: cincinnati
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| Best food for dog with stomach, allergy issues I posted on the other forum about the severe skin problems my baby has been having. Because of this, I started home cooking years ago. I have realized that feeding like this is not giving her adequate nutrients and I want to switch to regular dog food again. In addition to the allergies which I think are mostly enviornmental (though Im not sure) she has a very sensitive stomach (another reason I started home cooking). I have two other dogs so I do have to think about cost but I want a high quality food. I have recently tried blue buffalo as they have eaten the dry kibble of this brand for the last 2 years. (not that they really eat much of the dry to tell the truth). Though it has not been easy to go back to dog food all but the Yorkie have switched over well. She had been slower to switch but I think I could do it if I persisted. Is this considered a good quality food or would something else be better? All of my dogs are older too so do they need a senior formula? Also is it good to supplement with fish oil and vitamins...my vet recommended the fish oil though Ive heard that can upset some dogs stomachs too. |
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12-09-2011, 08:30 PM | #2 |
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| What foods was she sensitive to before you started cooking? Now that you are cooking, what protein and carbs do you use (if they agree with her, then maybe look for a kibble with those ingredients)? Any idea how much protein/fat/fiber is in this recipe? Because she doesn't have stomach irritation on it, those would be clues to what will work for her intestines. Also though, are you sure it's environmental allergies? Was an elimination diet done? Your vet would be a good person to ask about whether to feed a senior food to your older pups. In most cases, yes, I would be using one if my Yorkie was 9 or 10.
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12-10-2011, 05:31 PM | #3 |
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| One of mine has a sensitive tummy as well. I recently started home cooking and it seems to be working out very well for her. Just curious why you think it is not giving adequate nutrients? Did you get a recipe based on a nutritional consultation? I was given a recipe and information on purchasing a supplement that is specifically for home cooking. Between the two of them, she is receiving the nutrients that she will need. And it is based on her weight and other information.
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12-10-2011, 06:16 PM | #4 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | My foster has irritable bowel syndrome as well as allergies, and Wellness Simple Solutions is working for him. It has only 5 ingredients so it's easier to monitor what they are allergic to. His owner said before this food he had constant bouts with diarrhea and vomiting. He's on the Duck and Rice forumla and doing well. Wellness Simple Food Solutions® Rice & Duck Formula
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12-10-2011, 07:39 PM | #5 |
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| Thanks everyone. I did not consult anyone when I started doing it. I know this isnt complete nutrition because it is only chicken, white rice, and though I put vegetables in it (like beans and carrots) they pick around the vegies. My vet said they would need a calcium supplement and a multi vit as well as fish oil though Ive been feeding this way for about 3 years and they never told me this before. I have mentioned several times what I was feeding them and they never said anything until I asked specific questions after the bout with the allergies. So I have made the decision to change to dog food. To tell the truth, while I think home feeding can be very good if you are willing to invest alot of time in it, Ive realized with a full time job and 3 kids, I dont have the time to do it right. So I went to a specialty pet store today and they gave me some information about various foods. I bought some Natural Balance Duck and Potato that I am going to try. The switch back to dog food though is going slow. She refused to eat it at all today but I know if she is hungry again she will try it, right? When she was in the hospital for the ulcers caused by the steroids for the allergies, she ate their canned food (Science Diet)which is what gave me the idea to switch. Id been wanting to do it anyways for the other reasons listed. |
12-11-2011, 04:41 AM | #6 |
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| You're right, the homecooked diet you were feeding was extremely unbalanced and I'm surprised your vet let you go on feeding it for 3 years. You're lucky it didn't cause any health issues. Home cooking done properly is miles above a kibble diet but I understand your dilemma. Most dogs find canned food a lot more palitable than dry so getting them to switch might not be so easy, maybe try mixing some canned in with it. |
12-11-2011, 06:32 AM | #7 |
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| Wellness Simple Solutions works for me as well as Natural Balance LID. My moms vet told her that dogs wont starve themselves.....cats will, but not dogs |
12-11-2011, 06:42 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Lover Donating Member | Our Magic spent 9 months on a prescription food and once that stabilized her sensative stomach issues......we switched to Natural Balance Sweet Potatoe and Fish....3 years later she is still doing well. I am sure there are other options....we have stuck with what worked. There are times when the girls start a hunger strike and we will add some green beans or a little chicken....but we only add that as needed.
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12-14-2011, 08:42 AM | #9 |
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| I would definitely consult a vet, my boy has severe food allergies, and has just recovered from 3 months of illness. I wanted to go down the "high quality" route and ended up not being able to. I later learned that Science Diet really isn't as bad as some people make it out to be, I feed the Science diet d/d, this was the 6th food we tried. When consulting a vet; however, make sure that you find a vet that understands you may not be able to feed them the food they sell. I had several arguments with my vet, cause the ingredients in the RC diets my vet sold, made Harley sick. 6 foods later and we agreed on D/D by Science Diet, but she was really set on me feeding stuff that would make him sick for a while.
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