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09-04-2016, 05:57 PM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Mesa, az
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| Stress and IBD? I was told by my vet that our digestive systems, meaning canines and humans, are very similar. I could get into a spiel, but let's just say I understand IBD personally. While we are similar, can a yorkie experience side effects like we do with stress? Chewie seems to have these bouts anytime something big happens. I'm thinking back and realizing that one of her worst bouts was with that terrible groomer. I'm asking the vet on tuesday, but want to know any personal experience. |
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09-04-2016, 08:44 PM | #2 |
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| Definitely there can be a correlation. Of course, stress impacts health in general by weakening the immune system, among other things. Teddy has had diarrhea on a couple of occasions that I think was caused by his fear of storms. Whenever I am stressed, I try to hide it from the pups because I know it stresses them. These little ones are so in tune with us. We can't even have a serious discussion about any subject without the pups trying to 'comfort' us. We have to interject things like "right, puppy?" in a happy voice to try to trick them.
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09-04-2016, 09:41 PM | #3 |
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| There is a difference between IBD and stress colitis. I had a pup years ago who would get stress colitis from riding in the car...she would have diarrhea with bright red blood at the end.
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09-04-2016, 10:11 PM | #5 |
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| Oh, poor little gal! Stress is just awful any way, even causes us to gain in our stomachs if it isn't taken care of. I can't imagine having that happen, though. Your pup I mean. I spent around 35 minutes gathering up some articles on stress colitis. Either way, I take away something from them and learn more. |
09-05-2016, 06:39 AM | #6 | |
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09-05-2016, 08:59 AM | #7 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| My girl has IBD but it's more related to food allergies with dogs that's what generally causes it to act up.
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09-06-2016, 02:53 AM | #8 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Yes, stress can most def affect the GI, in both humans and dogs.
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11-20-2016, 02:04 PM | #9 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kill Devil Hills NC
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| Can someone tell me the best food to feed. He is very picky and high strung. Has had several bouts of diarrhea and horrible gas. HELP
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11-20-2016, 03:18 PM | #10 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Mesa, az
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| I can't tell you what to feed her of course- I'm not a vet- but they have lines of rx foods. My girl prefers the I/D. There are even ones that are much more gentle on the tummy. When she does eat her I/D and not go on food strike (four days one time) I heard less activity in her tummy. She likes wet and dry royal canin food, but absolutely loathed the rx line. Some love it. I'm sorry your little guy is doing this, too. It's hard to watch. Any way, call your vet and ask what they recommend. Pet Smart won't give you that food without an rx from doctor. |
11-20-2016, 08:01 PM | #11 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Has he been to the vet?
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