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Bella and Diggy need a new food Okay so after MUCH researching and many vet visits....we need a new food. Okay it started with a bout of Clostridium in March. SO we recover from that and the last week they reacted to something treated with steroids which I just found out restrict immune system therefore allowing the bad bacteria (clostridium) to overgrow and make them sick again. :( So with much advice on here and reinforcement from the vet we think a probiotic Daily will be beneficial to them being they tend to have sensitive digestive tract and bellies. Anyone have any ideas on a bland/sensitive belly kibble i can use? Vet recommends Science diet for sensitive stomachs but I have heard thats not that quality of a food. Any ideas???? also those that use probiotics...would you recommend benebac, activia yogurt, or florastor? I have been told all 3 they will eat plain activia without a problem. |
We've had good luck with Canidae for Loki's sensitive tummy. Every once in a while I try the "ultra premium" foods like Evo, Orijen, etc. and we always go back. I give them kibble in the morning and try to give them super high quality canned (or chicken/rice/etc.) for dinner. I find if they don't have the Canidae at least once a day they are gassy and their tummies gurgle. |
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Oh and the gas is BAD they stink SO BAD!!! |
Hi! Would you like to try the LA?? I have free samples. Here are the ingredients: Chicken Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, a natural source of Vitamin E), Dried Beet Pulp, Brewers Dried Yeast, Flaxseed Meal, Natural Flavors, Dried Egg Product, Catfish Meal, Potassium Chloride, Salt, L-Lysine, Canola Oil, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Monosodium Phosphate, Dried Carrots, Dried Celery, Dried Beets, Dried Parsley, Dried Lettuce, Dried Watercress, Dried Blueberries, Dried Broccoli, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Pomegranate Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Supplement, Inositol, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Citric Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Potassium Iodide.DIRECT-FED MICROBIALS These ingredients are similar to those found in supermarket yogurts. Direct-fed microbials help support healthy immune and digestive systems. Life’s Abundance contains the following direct fed microbials: Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product no more gas and sticky poos from my girls! They used to peel the paint when they were on commercial foods!:rolleyes: |
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I probably missed something over the long weekend but Paula is that what was making Diggy and Bella breaking out in hives, their food? |
My vet prescribes Forta Flora when my girls have diarrhea/upset tummies. |
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yes mine said they can prescribe stuff once they have issues Im looking for more preventative to keep this from happening...like a supplement daily. This is the second time in 3 months so I really think they need something daily to help maintain. Also seems this happens on weekends (just my luck) so I am trying to not have to run to the emergency vet on saturdays anymore lol this is my third trip in 3 months and just sundays bill for diggy was 498 bucks:eek::eek: I mean id pay a million to fix him just seems this can so easily be avoided! Do you supplement them everyday with live cultures?? |
Natural Balance allergy formulas have very few ingredients are good foods. I believe for an upset stomach the less ingredients, the less upset. Their fish formula contains salmon and sweet potatoes. You may want to check them out. I would also recommend California Natural (some are allergic to the sunflower oil), Pinnacle, and Wellness Simple Solutions foods. These all have few ingredients so less to upset the tummy. Good Luck finding your new food. |
Yes, daily probiotics will help their gas and tummy issues immensely. Miko gets probiotics everyday as well. He takes Azodyl which is typically given to dogs with kidney issues, but it's essentially just a combo of probiotics along with psyllium husk for fiber. There are many great products out there as far as probiotics go. I will try to get you the names of a few. Plain yogurt is okay, but I don't think giving a tsp or so is going to be enough probiotics. A probiotic product will be better suited for them. |
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Have you looked at any of the Royal Canin Prescription foods? These can be purchased at Pet Smart with a prescription if your vet doesn't carry them. Royal Canin Canine Veterinary Diets |
I have been feeding Canidae All Life Stages for the past 2+ years with good success. Good luck in finding a food that will work for Bella and Diggy! |
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I'm sorry to hear that but it does sound promising if you can find the right food. Good luck with that. Someone mentioned Natural Balance for sensitive tummy's. Bud's been on NB Organic for over 2yrs and I have, or he has never had any kind of problem. Hope your babies are themselves again real soon. |
Oh, Paula! I'm so sorry to hear of this. Steroids, while sometimes necessary, can be so darn tough on these babies. Now, hearing of the gas and gurgling - I'm also concerned about what sounds like some intestinal damage. Sometimes what happens when bugs (giardia, clostridium, whatever) attack a dog's digestive tract is that they actually start to DIGEST the dog's intestinal lining. What follows is months of gas, gurgling, diarrhea, mucousy/bloody stools, presription diets, a gazillion blood tests, and usually diagnoses like ibd/ibs/colitis etcetera. So, when you say "upset bellies' - besides the gas etc. - how are their stools? And, are they vomiting at all? Also, you don't want to homecook right? (btw, personally - I'd stay away from the Lifes Abd. w/ the beet pulp in it, jmho :)) Do you want to try raw medallions? Or, freeze dried raw w/ the goal of then moving to Raw Frozen? |
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Diggy as you know Deiter gets upset belly really easy. And I feed them Innova and he does the best on it. I have tried so many and that one seems to work for him Sorry to hear what is going on. I hope you find something that will work |
Just PMd ya back! :D Going to feed babies and me and will be back! |
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How are they doing today? |
My vote is for Innova too and or Welliness is very good. Its hard when they are sick. I am so sorry. I would, if possible stay away from Science Diet . I have heard vets get a kick back on it. (prescription) I don't really know. But that stuff is horrible. Looks like rubber. Hope those babies get well soon. |
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You know what Paula? Since they are doing well - I would scratch our last PM. I'm sending you those enzymes, so those might help too. So, I'm almost thinking you should save your money and not buy anything else online - and see how they do for a couple weeks. If they do well, great. And in the meantime, just keep an eye out for a better probiotic at a local health food store in your area when you have time - the one you're giving will be just fine in the interim. If after 2 weeks, there is still gas/digestive stuff going on - then maybe add additional support. I only say this bc I'd hate to see you add too much at once, if it's not necessary and they're improving. But, totally up to you. I know your vet bills must be atrocious lately. :) |
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I hope Bella and Diggy are feeling better soon!! |
It's great to read about how great they are doing now!!! :) That food sounds like a really good one. I'm sure they're enjoying it. Yes, I agree the enzymes will help too :) |
So glad those babies are getting better. Kiss them both from me, Otis and Oliver. |
Paula, once their tummies have settled down, please let me know if you'd like to sample some of The Honest Kitchen freeze-dried raw. My girls have had such postive changes since being on this. They are grain-free and one is also gluten-free, both of which are great for allergies and sensitive tummies. I could meet you somewhere.......... |
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