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Originally Posted by lil fu fu girl  In actuality, this is not an assumption. Most vets, BCV nutritionists, and CCN's recommend a low fat high fiber diet, after the initial acute phase. Usually during the first 12-48 hours NPO is recommended. After that period if the pup has begun hydrating satisfactorily, and vomiting has subsided (for a period of 12-24 hours), the pup will then be placed on small, easily digestible meals. Over the next several weeks, after the initial phase of the attack, usually food is increased with the low fat high fiber diet.
When I mentioned that the pup was playing and that it had been over 9 days since the episode, my inference was that the "acute" phase, NPO was over. So the pup was being fed a prescribed natural diet, but with smaller portions. At this point, where the pup is eating again, a high fiber diet is recommended. Now in consideration that each BCVN will take into account each individual pups body system, high fiber, as I stated earlier, may range from 0.1 - 15.0%. It depends on each pup, and the diagnosis of the BCVN.
I have tried to post several white papers which apparently people cannot access without my log in. So here are just a couple that reference the white papers I refer to.
As I have stated this is the "usual" recommendations. There are always going to be different suggestions by different BCVN's depending on their training, their specialties, and especially considering the needs of each pup may be quite different. So what works well for one, might not for another.
I am sorry that your daughter has had such a rough time with her pup, but thankful that she has finally found something that worked for her. Oftentimes, it is more trial and error when working to define a nutritional guideline for a pup. No two seem to be alike; very much like humans.
Best wishes for your daughters little one.....
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I'm confused, first you say, "Odd isn't it, that the one thing that would help them with fat digestion or expulsion is not promoted more by vets" then you say, "
Most vets, BCV nutritionists, and CCN's recommend a low fat high fiber diet, after the initial acute phase. So which is it? Again, I'm a firm believer in fiber, so I'm not arguing the advantages of fiber, however, I didn't see in the links you offered a time when a more normal diet could be given. I really hope people listen to their own vets on this one. If rushed, before the digestive system is ready, it seems like another attack could happen.