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03-26-2011, 09:34 AM | #1 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia
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| Vet suggested Iams instead of Wellness or Solid Gold because of... Ian has had a few episodes with diarrhea since yesterday, and went to the vet this morning. His regular vet wasn't there, but the "sub" suggested giving Ian Iams, instead of Wellness. She felt that is would help harden his bowel movements, and make them a firmer texture. I have never fed Ian anything but premium holistic foods and an a little concerned about Iams because of what I've read. What do you think?
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03-26-2011, 09:43 AM | #2 |
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| I switched Brandy from Iams to Solid Gold because of what I have read on Yorkie Talk. She hasn't had any problems. Did the vet say why Iams was better ? |
03-26-2011, 09:47 AM | #3 |
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| Tibbe eats that now and he has very normal stool but since joining here, am thinking of finding him a better food next time I go to the pet store. I want him to have the best food. I've been reading articles and posts here about better quality foods and that is what he should have.
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03-26-2011, 09:54 AM | #4 |
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| Our dogs have been eating Iams for about 2yrs. My adopted female is 10yrs and that is all she has ever had. However I am always open to something more healthy. Is there a link on the forum about food? If so could someone post it to me please? |
03-26-2011, 10:04 AM | #5 |
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| I just searched in the "Diet and Nutrition" I think it is called Forum and went to the Library for articles to read.
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03-26-2011, 10:10 AM | #6 |
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| I have never heard one good thing about Iams. I personally avoid anything connected to Iams due to their cruelty of animals: IamsCruelty.com
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03-26-2011, 10:15 AM | #7 |
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| I would think only a "few" episodes of diarrhea would not warrant a complete diet change. You might try giving him a bit of cooked pumpkin (no spices), or some cooked chicken & rice (cooked very soft).
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03-26-2011, 10:37 AM | #8 |
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03-26-2011, 10:39 AM | #9 |
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| The vet said because of the fiber content of Iams.
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03-26-2011, 10:45 AM | #10 |
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| That's what I was thinking as well. I did give him about a tablespoon of boiled rice (1/2 jasmine brown and 1/2 jasmine white) when he got home from the vet because he had to take that medicine. He loved it!! He hasn't had a bowel movement since. My hubby thinks we should try Iams to see how he does on it for about two weeks.
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03-26-2011, 03:40 PM | #11 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA
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| My two eat Wellness super 5 mix , small breed. Never had a problem with their stools> But, my Shih Tzu looks like she can put on a pound or two, so thinking about adding EVO to their diet. My yorkie Suzi has no eating problems. She is even bigger then the Tzu.
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03-26-2011, 03:46 PM | #12 |
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| Personally, I wouldn't switch to IAMS. Stomach problems could be cured another way- have you tried one of the limited ingredient diets from Natural Balance or the Simple Solutions from Wellness? You can try out different protein sources. You could try adding your own fiber- like canned pumpkin or something. If a vet recommends prescription diets, I usually recommend listening to them- but just telling you to switch from a high quality food to a grocery store food to firm up poops sounds like it is coming from a vet totally uneducated about nutrition.
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03-26-2011, 05:43 PM | #13 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland
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| Have you tried oatmeal? Instead of switching to a food that your dog does not eat, which could trigger allergies, why not just try mixing in oatmeal. It is loaded with fiber to build mass to the feces, and it contains fructooligosaccharides, which are prebiotics, and feed the natural flora to build a healthy GI tract. |
03-28-2011, 12:27 AM | #14 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho
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| Have you tried other sources of fiber ? pumpkin or green beans. Also you can try some apple as it has pectin in it & works really for either poos that are too soft or too hard. Or you can use Metamucil Free & Clear as it is safe for dogs and I have a rescue that has to have it with every meal. |
03-28-2011, 12:38 AM | #15 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida
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| It is the beet pulp that keeps a stool solid...you add that to any food... |
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