Stitch Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Does anyone know a recipe for feeding a natural diet to a dog with Irritable Bowel Disease? I currently feed Hills I/D and my girl is doing well on it except for the fact that she absolutely hates it and only eats it because I won't give her anything else. Also, the salt in it makes her very thirsty a few hours after consuming it. That can't be good for her but I am reluctant to change her diet too much because of the diahorrea etc. that may be stirred up again if I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trishm Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Have you tried her with the canned version of I/D ? My greyhound had a pancreatitus attack and was on Hills I/D, she ate it with the canned version, but I have changed her to Royal Canin Digestive Low Fat dry and canned and she prefers that. I don't know about any natural diet, I guess boiled chicken and rice might be OK, you probably need to check that with your Vet. Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Some articles that may be useful: Gastric Problems Dogs, Diet and Disease Digestion and Gastric Problems FAQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Hills Ultra Allergen Free Z/d comes in cans and dry and my dogs love it big time. The canned version has chicken livers etc in it. My girl that had diagnosed Inflammatory Bowel Disease many years ago was out on I/d and she liked the cans better than the dry food. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a totally different condtion and can be harder to control as things like stress etc can upset the bowel( I myself have diagnosed Inflammatory Bowel Disease. If I get a flare-up I am put on Metranidazole). As Trishm has stated Royal Canin make a Prescription Range. Ask your Vet and also how did the Vet come to the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome( eg esndoscopes etc )? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Kelpies Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Have you tried this website? http://www.dogaware.com/specific.html#ibd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I myself have diagnosed Inflammatory Bowel Disease. If I get a flare-up I am put on Metranidazole And do you eat the Hills Ultra Allergen Free Z/d as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Royal Canin have 3 types close to the I/d. Intestinal (high fat) but good if you have a dog hard to keep weight on. Hypoallergenic (much lower fat) good for some skin conditions and IBD. Sensitivity Control (lower fat) novel protein source for skin and IBD etc. Blue Whiting is the protein and Tapioca is the carbohydrate. My Stafford does really well on the Sensitivity and it is highly palatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Are all the different brands of I/D diets a vet only line?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mym Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 This is a very interesting topic in my house right now. I have two rough collies and I have been feeding Hills Adult Dog. I was using working dog, as they do a lot of exercise, but one was putting on too much weight and the other, now that I have gone to Adult Dog, dropped weight really quickly. What was interesting is that I originally fostered this dog as a surrender to the rescue group I am part of. His coat was very wiry and dry, and while he is very energetic, he is a nervous temperament and I put it all down to new environment and having just been desexed. Crunch time came when he was straining the other day with some watery blood in among a slimy dropping Blood tests all normal, he is calming down with training and routine, he is a happy boy but we are now giving the Royal Canin Intestinal a go. As an aside our old rescue ChiX has had a bout of pancreatitis and she LOVES ;) the canned I/D. Could write all day about this...our other collie was an RSPCA rescue, starved down to a weight of 15kg and now at a healthy 24kg, he looks magnificent but if I he is given anything with fat on it, he vomits. Not once but until he is heaving up bile. ;) This is a pain because we also do agility and the high reward treats that I would love to give him are fatty, which he just can't have. I use Ziwi Peak, Venison and Fish which he is fine with and loves but if you have any other suggestions I would be grateful. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 If you are looking for a high value reward then try using the 100% beef patties, dry fried and then cut up into small pieces. They are not fatty and the dogs love them. You have to buy the good ones though, ie ones that are very low in fat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mym Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 If you are looking for a high value reward then try using the 100% beef patties, dry fried and then cut up into small pieces.They are not fatty and the dogs love them. You have to buy the good ones though, ie ones that are very low in fat. Shall give it a go! My local butcher does a really good quality mince and I can make some up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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