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TxVicki · 07-24-2016, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by watertown

We are currently working on that but when I talked to him yesterday he suggested a Purina product. I don't know why, but I don't think I've EVER heard of anyone feeding there Yorkie a Purina dog food of any kind. Even if it is Rx.??

Purina DOES have an RX Food. it's the EN Formula and it is good. I have had to use it a few time's and the dog's loved it.

margaritaville · 07-24-2016, 04:19 AM

Our Bichon (passed at 17 1/2) had problems and she was on Wellness Whitefish and Sweet Potato, she loved it.

Sissy occasionally has problems ad we just give her probiotics that we get from Petco.

watertown · 07-24-2016, 07:03 AM

Thanks for your reply. Once we get little Mya's tummy calmed down I think I'm going to give the Natural Balance a try. It's so hard when these little ones are not feeling well.....

Shicks · 07-24-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by watertown

We are currently working on that but when I talked to him yesterday he suggested a Purina product. I don't know why, but I don't think I've EVER heard of anyone feeding there Yorkie a Purina dog food of any kind. Even if it is Rx.??

My baby was on, and still at times, Purina Prp Plan NE Rx can food for digestion.
He likes it. I mix it with his Merrick dry food.

fauna · 07-25-2016, 12:22 AM

3 weeks? I was shock about it, do you take your dog to the vet for some check up?Diarrhea is one of the common issue of having a sensitive stomach, I have read some article about the dog food for dogs with sensitive stomachs and it was really work for me, just like you, that is my problem before that's why I end up searching with this article and it really useful for me hope it will help you too.

watertown · 07-25-2016, 06:26 AM

Yes, of course I took her to the vet. The problem is that once her stool becomes firm and I try to reintroduce her regular food, the diarrhea starts up again. So today I will find out the latest test results. If this is JUST a sensitive stomach issue then I need to find a new food for Mya; ONE THAT SHE WILL EAT. I'm trying to do that.

watertown · 07-25-2016, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fauna

3 weeks? I was shock about it, do you take your dog to the vet for some check up?Diarrhea is one of the common issue of having a sensitive stomach, I have read some article about the dog food for dogs with sensitive stomachs and it was really work for me, just like you, that is my problem before that's why I end up searching with this article and it really useful for me hope it will help you too.

Yes, of course I took her to the vet. The problem is that once her stool becomes firm and I try to reintroduce her regular food, the diarrhea starts up again. So today I will find out the latest test results. If this is JUST a sensitive stomach issue then I need to find a new food for Mya; ONE THAT SHE WILL EAT. I'm trying to do that.
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watertown · 07-25-2016, 06:37 AM

Thanks for info, we'll give it a try.

mims · 08-17-2016, 03:44 PM

We have a 4 and a 5 pound yorkie. They like Nutro Organic Lamb with Potato. We mix the can and the dry small bites. The 8yr old has always tended toward diarrhea. Thinking of trying Fromm, heard good things about it. Their diet now is strictly grain-free. Dealing now with some hair loss.

canana · 08-18-2016, 07:52 AM

Scottie had a really bad case of diarrhea last month and ended up having to go into the emergency. It was nothing too serious and his vet the next day diagnosed him to have eaten something bad (i.e. not a blockage or disease thankfully).

His vet prescribed him Fortiflora until his stool "firmed up". He's always had a very sensitive stomach since a puppy. But, after his stool firmed up, it didn't look like his regular poop anymore. I kept using the Fortiflora, but it didn't change his strange-looking poop. Forgive me for the tmi-description, but it looked like extruded soft play dough. The ends weren't rounded like the healthy stuff. I thought his GI was permanently damaged. This lasted for two weeks.

So then, I decided to stop the Fortiflora and started giving him a little sprinkle of human acidophilus over his water-soaked kibble; I've been soaking his kibble since, so that it's easier on his stomach for digestion. I have acidophilus capsules where you can open it and inside is in powder form. I used to do this for my past dog as well, as an alternative to the dog probiotics products. From what I understand, probiotics made specifially for dogs have other good bacteria in it; the human acidophilus is just one type of the good bacteria. Anyway, after about a week, his poop finally returned to the normal consistency of healthy stool! So...soaking the kibble and sprinkling acidophilus works well for Scottie for his digestion.

_Chrissy_ · 08-18-2016, 01:45 PM

Hi

Just wondering, did you try a new bag of food when you were reintroducing the food?
Maybe the bag was bad.

Mickey (Yorkie) loves the Acana food. Especially fish flavor.
The pieces are bigger if that is a problem.
Max (Morkie) is more sensitive and eats Natural Balance Potato and Duck.
The Natural Balance Limited ingredient foods are usually good for sensitive tummys. It helped with Max.

watertown · 08-21-2016, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by canana

Scottie had a really bad case of diarrhea last month and ended up having to go into the emergency. It was nothing too serious and his vet the next day diagnosed him to have eaten something bad (i.e. not a blockage or disease thankfully).

His vet prescribed him Fortiflora until his stool "firmed up". He's always had a very sensitive stomach since a puppy. But, after his stool firmed up, it didn't look like his regular poop anymore. I kept using the Fortiflora, but it didn't change his strange-looking poop. Forgive me for the tmi-description, but it looked like extruded soft play dough. The ends weren't rounded like the healthy stuff. I thought his GI was permanently damaged. This lasted for two weeks.

So then, I decided to stop the Fortiflora and started giving him a little sprinkle of human acidophilus over his water-soaked kibble; I've been soaking his kibble since, so that it's easier on his stomach for digestion. I have acidophilus capsules where you can open it and inside is in powder form. I used to do this for my past dog as well, as an alternative to the dog probiotics products. From what I understand, probiotics made specifially for dogs have other good bacteria in it; the human acidophilus is just one type of the good bacteria. Anyway, after about a week, his poop finally returned to the normal consistency of healthy stool! So...soaking the kibble and sprinkling acidophilus works well for Scottie for his digestion.

My vet had suggested the Fortiflora too. However, someone on Yorkietalk mentioned a probiotic by NaturesFharmacy and because I had already ordered it that is what I started using. Also, I learned that the NaturesFharmacy probiotic contains MORE probiotics than the Fortiflora. It has been working well for Mya along with Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Low Fat dry dog food. Hopefully we're on a good path too. It is soooooo helpful to have Yorkietalk to turn to.

gracielove · 08-21-2016, 04:05 PM

I have used pediatric probiotics mixed into whatever I could coax the little one to eat (cooked ground meat with brown rice works well) with great success. The smell of cooking food helps get the appetite going. The probiotics help the gut get back to normal. It may take a longer course to really heal soundly and then a very gradual return to normal diet.
If you are going to change the diet it must be done very, very slowly while the digestive system is working normally. Just do not rush into either. Keep your dog on a very bland diet with probiotics for a few weeks then slowly start adding the food you have chosen.

canana · 08-22-2016, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by watertown

My vet had suggested the Fortiflora too. However, someone on Yorkietalk mentioned a probiotic by NaturesFharmacy and because I had already ordered it that is what I started using. Also, I learned that the NaturesFharmacy probiotic contains MORE probiotics than the Fortiflora. It has been working well for Mya along with Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Low Fat dry dog food. Hopefully we're on a good path too. It is soooooo helpful to have Yorkietalk to turn to.

Oh yes! I would love to buy this probiotic by NaturesFarmacy as well. Unfortunately it's almost double the price for us to buy in Canada

Just waiting on the chance I cross the border to buy it! haha

Boo2188 · 08-26-2016, 05:34 AM

I totally agree adding 1 tsp canned pumpkin daily helps with good digestion cuz it is high in fiber. My Yorkie likes pure pac heartland chicken grain free and he doesn't have trouble with the kibble size cuz it is kinda flat pieces. He weighs 9 lbs.

07-24-2016, 04:19 AM	#17
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	Our Bichon (passed at 17 1/2) had problems and she was on Wellness Whitefish and Sweet Potato, she loved it. Sissy occasionally has problems ad we just give her probiotics that we get from Petco. __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

07-24-2016, 07:03 AM	#18
watertown Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Watertown,WI Posts: 32 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for your reply. Once we get little Mya's tummy calmed down I think I'm going to give the Natural Balance a try. It's so hard when these little ones are not feeling well..... __________________ Watertown

07-25-2016, 06:26 AM	#21
watertown Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Watertown,WI Posts: 32 Blog Entries: 1	Yes, of course I took her to the vet. The problem is that once her stool becomes firm and I try to reintroduce her regular food, the diarrhea starts up again. So today I will find out the latest test results. If this is JUST a sensitive stomach issue then I need to find a new food for Mya; ONE THAT SHE WILL EAT. I'm trying to do that. __________________ Watertown

07-25-2016, 06:37 AM	#23
watertown Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Watertown,WI Posts: 32 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for info, we'll give it a try. __________________ Watertown

08-18-2016, 07:52 AM	#25
canana Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 1,903	Scottie had a really bad case of diarrhea last month and ended up having to go into the emergency. It was nothing too serious and his vet the next day diagnosed him to have eaten something bad (i.e. not a blockage or disease thankfully). His vet prescribed him Fortiflora until his stool "firmed up". He's always had a very sensitive stomach since a puppy. But, after his stool firmed up, it didn't look like his regular poop anymore. I kept using the Fortiflora, but it didn't change his strange-looking poop. Forgive me for the tmi-description, but it looked like extruded soft play dough. The ends weren't rounded like the healthy stuff. I thought his GI was permanently damaged. This lasted for two weeks. So then, I decided to stop the Fortiflora and started giving him a little sprinkle of human acidophilus over his water-soaked kibble; I've been soaking his kibble since, so that it's easier on his stomach for digestion. I have acidophilus capsules where you can open it and inside is in powder form. I used to do this for my past dog as well, as an alternative to the dog probiotics products. From what I understand, probiotics made specifially for dogs have other good bacteria in it; the human acidophilus is just one type of the good bacteria. Anyway, after about a week, his poop finally returned to the normal consistency of healthy stool! So...soaking the kibble and sprinkling acidophilus works well for Scottie for his digestion. __________________ ~ laughter is an instant vacation ~ https://scottieandcasie.com/ :: Custom Pet Portrait Paintings

07-25-2016, 12:22 AM	#20
fauna YT Addict Join Date: May 2016 Location: Oregon Posts: 416	3 weeks? I was shock about it, do you take your dog to the vet for some check up?Diarrhea is one of the common issue of having a sensitive stomach, I have read some article about the dog food for dogs with sensitive stomachs and it was really work for me, just like you, that is my problem before that's why I end up searching with this article and it really useful for me hope it will help you too.

08-17-2016, 03:44 PM	#24
mims YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: deerfield beach, fl, usa Posts: 5	We have a 4 and a 5 pound yorkie. They like Nutro Organic Lamb with Potato. We mix the can and the dry small bites. The 8yr old has always tended toward diarrhea. Thinking of trying Fromm, heard good things about it. Their diet now is strictly grain-free. Dealing now with some hair loss.

08-18-2016, 01:45 PM	#26
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	Hi Just wondering, did you try a new bag of food when you were reintroducing the food? Maybe the bag was bad. Mickey (Yorkie) loves the Acana food. Especially fish flavor. The pieces are bigger if that is a problem. Max (Morkie) is more sensitive and eats Natural Balance Potato and Duck. The Natural Balance Limited ingredient foods are usually good for sensitive tummys. It helped with Max. __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

08-21-2016, 04:05 PM	#28
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I have used pediatric probiotics mixed into whatever I could coax the little one to eat (cooked ground meat with brown rice works well) with great success. The smell of cooking food helps get the appetite going. The probiotics help the gut get back to normal. It may take a longer course to really heal soundly and then a very gradual return to normal diet. If you are going to change the diet it must be done very, very slowly while the digestive system is working normally. Just do not rush into either. Keep your dog on a very bland diet with probiotics for a few weeks then slowly start adding the food you have chosen.

08-26-2016, 05:34 AM	#30
Boo2188 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 22	I totally agree adding 1 tsp canned pumpkin daily helps with good digestion cuz it is high in fiber. My Yorkie likes pure pac heartland chicken grain free and he doesn't have trouble with the kibble size cuz it is kinda flat pieces. He weighs 9 lbs.