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Tessaroland · 10-05-2010, 11:29 AM

Minimum 1.5...I give her a third of a can at a time...I also give her the senior kibbles from Fromm, minimum 11%, that's higher than I thought...The Vet said to just let her go and when she is hungry enough she will eat, but not Tessa, she doesn't eat and then she throws up the green mucus cause she has nothing in her stomach...that is why I wanted to try the tripe...

ally173 · 10-05-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tessaroland

Minimum 1.5...I give her a third of a can at a time...I also give her the senior kibbles from Fromm, minimum 11%, that's higher than I thought...The Vet said to just let her go and when she is hungry enough she will eat, but not Tessa, she doesn't eat and then she throws up the green mucus cause she has nothing in her stomach...that is why I wanted to try the tripe...

is there a max fat percentage?
does she still have pancreatitis and being treated for it? or was that just an acute one time episode?
also adding probiotic and digestive enzymes will help relieve the pancreas and heal her GI system. i use animal essentials plant enyzmes and probiotics.

Tessaroland · 10-05-2010, 11:45 AM

She just had a mild case of pancreatitus...I never can find a maximum on any of the foods...Where do you find all that stuff for the GI system? I see the board talks about it but I have no idea where to get it...

ally173 · 10-05-2010, 11:54 AM

the animal essentials enzymes and probiotic can be found at amazon.com

Amazon.com: Animal Essentials Plant Enzymes &... or Animal Essentials Plant Enzymes & Probiotics
this will help digest and absorb the food; as well as fight bad bacteria in the gut.
also for added probiotic i use ark natural gentle digest
http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/produc...2-400f9e172fd3

Amazon.com: Gentle Digest - 60 - Capsule: Health...

deonk1 · 10-05-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ally173

changing food can cause the dog to become more picky and can cause digestive issues; such as acute pancreatitis.
if u only add a teaspoon of green tripe to the food; then that shouldn't be a problem ; that will entice her appetite.
what is the fat % on the fromm canned food that you are feeding?

I feed trippet, Harley loves it, but I don't know much about it. it's not meant to be stand alone, I use it to supplement my dry food, I feed Now!. it's a great feed.

ally173 · 10-05-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by deonk1

I feed trippet, Harley loves it, but I don't know much about it. it's not meant to be stand alone, I use it to supplement my dry food, I feed Now!. it's a great feed.

yes trippet is not balanced; but solid gold green tripe is.

Tessaroland · 10-07-2010, 04:24 AM

Wow, I bought some Solid Gold tripe and she is eating her kibbles right up...I luv it...I think I might have found my solution...Thanks

ally173 · 10-07-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tessaroland

Wow, I bought some Solid Gold tripe and she is eating her kibbles right up...I luv it...I think I might have found my solution...Thanks

glad to see that she's eating. by the way if the can won't be used within 5 days; you can split it and freeze half of it; and then defrost it when needed. that way you can keep it fresh; i think u are supposed to use the can within 3-5 days. also i wouldn't leave it in the can; i would store it in a plastic or glass container.

Bonzo · 10-08-2010, 05:29 AM

Our wee one is 4 months old and has been on Royal Canin since he was weaned. He doesn't eat the biscuits from his bowl in the mornings and quite often doesn't seem interested in any food in the morning. This can sometimes go on 'til after lunch. Funnily enough he will eat biscuits from our hand when out in the garden and later on in the day he eats from his bowl! I do cheat a little with his food to encourage him to eat. He currently weighs 1KG but I get worried he doesn't eat enough so I do tend to add bits to his bowl e.g. chicken, rice and fish. Does anyone elses bundle of joy act this way?!

joann4515 · 10-11-2010, 08:36 AM

Please check out dogfoodscoop.com They rate dog foods and science diet is on the bottom of the list. They also explain how to read dog food labels and why they pick certain foods as top picks. You want a dog food with all natural ingredients and NO PRESERVATIVES such as BHA BHT and Ethoxoquin. Hope this is helpful my girl had a very sensitive stomach and changing to excellent quality dog food saved her a lot of stomach upset. She was with us for 17 wonderful years.

lukes · 10-12-2010, 09:26 AM

We put together a really nice sample pack of all different foods.

Premium Dry Food Sample Pack

If you have a picky eater this can definately help you find something you dog likes.

Tripe is a miracle worker, like others suggested. Trippett has different flavors and solid gold just had one flavor.

10-05-2010, 11:54 AM	#19
ally173 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: cliffside park, nj, usa Posts: 1,170	the animal essentials enzymes and probiotic can be found at amazon.com Amazon.com: Animal Essentials Plant Enzymes &... or Animal Essentials Plant Enzymes & Probiotics this will help digest and absorb the food; as well as fight bad bacteria in the gut. also for added probiotic i use ark natural gentle digest http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/produc...2-400f9e172fd3 Amazon.com: Gentle Digest - 60 - Capsule: Health... __________________ Ava's mom Last edited by ally173; 10-05-2010 at 11:55 AM.

10-05-2010, 11:29 AM	#16
Tessaroland Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 41	Minimum 1.5...I give her a third of a can at a time...I also give her the senior kibbles from Fromm, minimum 11%, that's higher than I thought...The Vet said to just let her go and when she is hungry enough she will eat, but not Tessa, she doesn't eat and then she throws up the green mucus cause she has nothing in her stomach...that is why I wanted to try the tripe...

10-05-2010, 11:45 AM	#18
Tessaroland Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 41	She just had a mild case of pancreatitus...I never can find a maximum on any of the foods...Where do you find all that stuff for the GI system? I see the board talks about it but I have no idea where to get it...

10-07-2010, 04:24 AM	#22
Tessaroland Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 41	Wow, I bought some Solid Gold tripe and she is eating her kibbles right up...I luv it...I think I might have found my solution...Thanks

10-08-2010, 05:29 AM	#24
Bonzo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 7	Our wee one is 4 months old and has been on Royal Canin since he was weaned. He doesn't eat the biscuits from his bowl in the mornings and quite often doesn't seem interested in any food in the morning. This can sometimes go on 'til after lunch. Funnily enough he will eat biscuits from our hand when out in the garden and later on in the day he eats from his bowl! I do cheat a little with his food to encourage him to eat. He currently weighs 1KG but I get worried he doesn't eat enough so I do tend to add bits to his bowl e.g. chicken, rice and fish. Does anyone elses bundle of joy act this way?!

10-11-2010, 08:36 AM	#25
joann4515 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: boston Posts: 46	Please check out dogfoodscoop.com They rate dog foods and science diet is on the bottom of the list. They also explain how to read dog food labels and why they pick certain foods as top picks. You want a dog food with all natural ingredients and NO PRESERVATIVES such as BHA BHT and Ethoxoquin. Hope this is helpful my girl had a very sensitive stomach and changing to excellent quality dog food saved her a lot of stomach upset. She was with us for 17 wonderful years.

10-12-2010, 09:26 AM	#26
lukes Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 142	We put together a really nice sample pack of all different foods. Premium Dry Food Sample Pack If you have a picky eater this can definately help you find something you dog likes. Tripe is a miracle worker, like others suggested. Trippett has different flavors and solid gold just had one flavor.