I gave Max and Teddy each three tiny, tiny pieces of apple yesterday afternoon. At 3 o'clock this morning, I woke up to Teddy crying. He yelped when I picked him up. I was panicked and ready to head to the ER when I remembered Max's bout of gas and constipation.
Teddy was able to stand for me on the countertop while I checked him over. The arched back and slightly distended and firm stomach convinced me that he was suffering gas pains.
I gently massaged his torso and belly. Something must have moved because I felt his stomach relax, and he was willing to curl up in my lap at that point. I continued to hold him and pet him until 8 o'clock this morning.
After a little yogurt and some hiccups, Teddy was anxious to go for his walk. He produced great poopies that included the undigested pieces of apple.
No more diet experiments for us for awhile.