[Ellie May]

QS: Bone unnecessarily irritates intestines even in healthy dogs. Intestinal irritation needs to be avoided.

Brit, this is what "I" would do (FWIW):

If I was set on a holistic food or homecooked diet, I would contact a veterinary nutritionist asap. They would be able to advise you much better than any of us can about what chews and treats are appropriate anyway.

OR

I'd listen to the vet about feeding a major brand food (and inquire about and probably request that my dog go on RC Lowfat for maintenance). This would be even more important if it's a chronic issue (chronic would make me more likely to talk to a vet nutritionist). I would not give animal by-product chews at all. I would consider tiny pieces of lean chicken or non fatty fish. I'd give some approved vegetables. I'd avoid most fruit. I would talk to my vet or nutritionist about what non by product chews to give. I'd consider keeping some canned rx food on hand (like EN) if Kongs are important to him. I wouldn't choose a food based on fat content or protein content alone, but I'd talk to my vet or nutritionist about whether or not they feel the ingredients in said food are okay because this case definitely wasn't too mild.

Anybody that you go to and ask for a diet recommendation should have a DVM behind their name. They can interpret blood work best.

Again this is JMHO and it is what I would do if I could do everything over again with Ellie.