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    BB has been working just fine however after talking to my Vet today they said Iams is just fine and if I didn't have issues with it previously then I should go back to it and in the process save a bunch of money since BB is about twice the price. I've tried cutting back his food previously for weight control because the vet said he wasn't overweight but could stand to lose about 3 to 5 pounds. When I cut back his food amount the issue was still there. I feel really bad for him when this happens, however he doesn't seem to change his personality at all. He's still energetic and playful. Thanks for the info.

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    You can order Fortiflora online for much less. On Amazon, for example, it's about $20. I've given my dogs Fortiflora after they have gotten antibiotics a few times, not always, since they usually tolerate abx just fine.

    If you don't find that Marvin is doing better on the Blue Buffalo, and by that I mean his coat looks better, his poops are better, his energy is better, then I wouldn't continue with the BB, if he seemed to be doing about the same on Iams and the Iams is less expensive. There are a number of folks on here who feed Purina ProPlan Sensitive Skin and Stomach formula and are happy with how their dogs do if they have some mild skin or stomach issues. That could be an option if you're looking to change foods.

    My daughter's dog was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and has to eat a prescription food. Her dog's GI issues were much worse/more frequent than Marvin's sound. But, they give her 1 teaspoon of a fiber supplement sprinkled on her breakfast and dinner, unflavored/unsweetened generic psyllium fiber similar to Metamucil, and it has helped immensely. Some folks, as noted above, use sweet potato or canned pumpkin to add a little fiber to the dog's food. Fiber can act as a laxative but it also can have the effect of absorbing some of the excess water in the large bowel, so it can also help with solidifying stool some as well. Starting with a lesser amount of extra fiber would be advisable.

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    I worked with a Labrador who had had diarrhea for four years. He had been to his regular vet and then to WSU for them to do a full work up that included intestinal biopsies. Their diagnosis was chronic IBD and placed him on metronidazole (Flagyl) for several months along with prescription ID diet. This helped firm the stools (still soft but not diarrhea) for several months and then the diarrhea returned. They then put him on a steroid. They contacted me to see if an alternative approach might help him get off the steroid. I did a slow transition to a balanced, non-processed diet, digestive enzymes, and Standard Process Enteric Support. I also sent him home some Chinese herbs that supported the GI tract. It took several months to get his gut problem resolved but he has had normal bowel movements for two years now and according to his caretaker, he is doing fine. You might look at Dr. Mercola's digestive enzymes and SP enteric support. In the meantime, slippery elm has been shown effective for some of these dogs. You would dose it the same as an adult human. Good luck.

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    charliebbarkin (06-16-2016), Charlotte K. (06-16-2016), kelsyg (06-17-2016), windycanyon (06-17-2016)

 



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