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BabyGirl Rosie · 03-07-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrissybear

My poor Gizmo had an endoscopy and colonoscopy last week because we could not figure out what was causing his chronic pancreatitis and colitis. We found out that he has inflammation in his stomach, intestines and colon as well as a bacteria infection (hellicobacter) and also possibly a food allergy.

Hes taking amoxicillian 50 mg twice a day, flagyl 25 mg twice a day and budesondine 1mg per day as well as Pepcid 2.5 mg twice a day.

Has anyone else had success in keeping their dogs IBD under control? What medications did you give your dog and for how long?

What diet seemed to help keep their IBD under control?

Gizmo is still not acting like himself 100% and the vet said it could take some time. I hate giving him all of these medications since hes only 3lbs

Thank you everyone!

My Rosie has IBS. Which I believe is similar. I have been able to control hers with diet. So no long term meds. However, at the first sight of an issue we get to the vet to get it under control. I know she was given an antibiotic and something for her tummy. But I don't know the name if it. Sorry. She bounced back quickly and doesn't take meds now unless we have a flare up. As far as diet, I have used Science Diet I/D and I home cook. I purchased a recipe from petdiets.com. She has done a lot better since I started home cooking or her. Hope your little one feels better soon!

maxsassy · 03-07-2013, 08:01 PM

Glad you found out what was causing the problem and now you will be able to make him better. Will keep Gizmo in my prayer.

Teegy · 03-08-2013, 07:01 AM

I hate to sound like I'm flogging a dead horse. But!!! Processed chemical hills and royal canin medical diets only mask the issue thy do not remedy the dogs condition.
The best thing to do is either a home cooked natural or raw diet and natural supplements like probiotic and digestive enzymes to help heal the dog.
A processed kibble takes 14 to 24 hours for the dogs body to process. They don't get the right amount of nutrients absorbed into the system and there is so much waste.
A natural or raw diet puts no excessive stress on the organs as the dogs system is build to digest an process this kind of food and a healthier diet improves the immune system.
Dr Karen Becker has a massive library of information on this. Please check her out. For the sake of your dogs.

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-09-2013, 06:38 AM

I agree home cooking is best. However, Science Diet, in my opinion, saved my Rosie. I personally have no regrets using it. I think you do what is best for your pup at the time. I did change to home cooking and I'm very thankful I did. She has been able to control her IBS through diet.

MidnightUnicorn · 03-09-2013, 08:06 PM

Tatiana has a sensitive stomach, too. She gets diarrhea.

So far, I've been able to control her problems with a home-cooked diet and probiotics (FortiFlora). With her home-cooked meals, I use this basic recipe:

50% starch (rice)
25% protein (lean ground beef, at least 90% lean or higher)
25% veggies (plain pumpkin and peas)

Tatiana has been on this regimen for a while, and she hasn't had any diarrhea.

03-09-2013, 06:38 AM	#19
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I agree home cooking is best. However, Science Diet, in my opinion, saved my Rosie. I personally have no regrets using it. I think you do what is best for your pup at the time. I did change to home cooking and I'm very thankful I did. She has been able to control her IBS through diet. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

03-07-2013, 08:01 PM	#17
maxsassy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 523	Glad you found out what was causing the problem and now you will be able to make him better. Will keep Gizmo in my prayer.

03-08-2013, 07:01 AM	#18
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	I hate to sound like I'm flogging a dead horse. But!!! Processed chemical hills and royal canin medical diets only mask the issue thy do not remedy the dogs condition. The best thing to do is either a home cooked natural or raw diet and natural supplements like probiotic and digestive enzymes to help heal the dog. A processed kibble takes 14 to 24 hours for the dogs body to process. They don't get the right amount of nutrients absorbed into the system and there is so much waste. A natural or raw diet puts no excessive stress on the organs as the dogs system is build to digest an process this kind of food and a healthier diet improves the immune system. Dr Karen Becker has a massive library of information on this. Please check her out. For the sake of your dogs.

03-09-2013, 08:06 PM	#20
MidnightUnicorn YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 443	Tatiana has a sensitive stomach, too. She gets diarrhea. So far, I've been able to control her problems with a home-cooked diet and probiotics (FortiFlora). With her home-cooked meals, I use this basic recipe: 50% starch (rice) 25% protein (lean ground beef, at least 90% lean or higher) 25% veggies (plain pumpkin and peas) Tatiana has been on this regimen for a while, and she hasn't had any diarrhea.