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Originally Posted by TLC  oh yes, smashing kibble - been there 
When TJ was having the mucus poops, we first tried the food allergy test. I switched him to a Duck and Potato flavor - Natural Balance also carries it. Unfortunately, it didn't stop and we went to the blood testing, and that's where we found that TJ's folate levels were sky high, without doing a biopsy, the Vet could venture to guess he had an overgrowth of bacteria in his small intestines, IBD - we tried the metrodolize (sp - I have no idea  ) and it didn't help either, that's when we tried the Tylan powder, and that's what helped TJ. He had to be on it for a year, but now he's good as new. |
LOL!! Me too, TLC, me too!
For us, the Metro and Tylan made Marcel's issues waaaay worse (though better the 1st few days) - and I found out this can be the case for quite a few dogs with these meds. Then, for some other dogs - Tylan is great.
But for us, all along - the key was going all the way back to basics - and that was really just the most hypoallergenic diet (which allows the small intestine to rest) - and then using that time to support/heal the system, if necessary, with supplements. For example, if a baby's system had been under attack from giardia/ibd/ibs/colitis - you'd use this time to supplement/heal the intestine w/ probiotics, notatum (or whatever), digestive enzymes, fiber, and other things that bring the intestine back to balance. (this is more assuming a homecooked diet, btw)
So, the ultimate solution is different for different dogs - but Sloan, you've got at least 2 peeps here who've been in your shoes - so you have a lot of support.
