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Originally Posted by pstinard

Just a quick note for others reading this thread. Cutting out supplements from a home cooked diet might be okay for the short term, but those supplements are there for a reason. If a dog is fed too long without them, they will develop nutrient deficiencies, and/or have a calcium/phosphorus imbalance. Meals created by a veterinary nutritionist are very carefully balanced and intended to be fed as indicated. If you need to make changes, consult the nutritionist.

Thanks, and agreed! It was my short-term test on Dr. Remillard's advice to see if I could narrow down what was causing the problem. She didn't think it was the supplement, and I never proved it was.

Ladyjane, thanks for your thoughts. No, Dr. Remillard didn't start Eddie on any protein he had not been getting. Just chicken and beef, which I'd been giving him for some time. The only thing semi-new other than the supplements was the sweet potatoes. He'd had russet and yams for years with no problem, though.

I'll ask the vet about her thoughts on IBD and Hill's Ultra ZD. I just read up on it and it makes sense. THANK YOU.