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by Kaolru on 03 March 2010 - 11:03
My three-year old male has had stomach issues ever since I got him. I used to feed him Purina until I got some sense knocked into me. I switched him over to Canidae and that helped in his weight department, but after a while he was still vomiting. I'm thinking about switching over to Orijen to see if that helps at all. Lately he has been heaving and usually throwing up only a little bit, but it happens every night. He has food available to him at all times, would this be the problem? Should I put him on a feeding schedule? We have chihuahuas as well and they've never been on a schedule their entire lives, so it would be a drastic change to try to get all of them to eat at a certain time. I was also told by the woman at the pet food store to put a spoon of plain yogurt in his food to help ease his stomach and aid in the digestion process, but I haven't noticed a significant difference.
If anyone has any advice on what to do to help him out that would be great. Also, I'd like opinions on the dog foods Orijen and Canidae as well as a raw food diet. I want to be able to start him on raw foods, but I don't know exactly what to feed him or how much of it per feeding time and how many times a day. He weighs seventy pounds, despite his size, and I know he could easily afford more weight on him. So any suggestions for the raw diet would be appreciated. I've been trying to look up information on it, but all I seem to get are products that come pre-made. I'm talking about going to the grocery store, buying what I need, and coming home to prepare his food.
If anyone has any advice on what to do to help him out that would be great. Also, I'd like opinions on the dog foods Orijen and Canidae as well as a raw food diet. I want to be able to start him on raw foods, but I don't know exactly what to feed him or how much of it per feeding time and how many times a day. He weighs seventy pounds, despite his size, and I know he could easily afford more weight on him. So any suggestions for the raw diet would be appreciated. I've been trying to look up information on it, but all I seem to get are products that come pre-made. I'm talking about going to the grocery store, buying what I need, and coming home to prepare his food.
by Domenic on 03 March 2010 - 21:03
Hi,If this were my dog what I would do is put him on a simple food with NOT to many ingredients .Because he has trouble right now,I would NOT consider stressing him more by introducing raw etc.Dont get me wrong,I have fed raw but was dealing with a different issue(food allergy).As far as the vomiting goes,my younger boy does this when I give him something he cannot tolerate such as a food with oats,barley etc.Sometimes it can also be the protein he is having a reaction to.I realize this can be more than just food but that is probably the easiest place to start.Have you considerd something with a different protein and carb,something like a duck and patatoe diet OR lamb and rice but make sure there are NOT other protein sources in there.In other words make sure it is only lamb and rice etc.This is just a suggestion based on the limited info available.Good luck and I hope you resolve this fast.
by shostring on 03 March 2010 - 22:03
Hi youcould try salmon and rice and I would give him the natural yogurt for a few days I hope he get well soon good luck
Rosey
Rosey
by amysavesjacks on 04 March 2010 - 02:03
First.. I just want to make sure you have talked with your veterinary about this... you said your dog has always done this... and you should be sure to rule out any kind of obstruction/partial obstruction. If that's already been ruled out... a dog with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) or Gastroenteritis he shouldnt be on a "regular" dog food. A CBC could be performed to see if his lymphocytes, eosinophils, nuetrophils are elevated (which would make you lean more towards IBD). You should also rule out intestinal bacterial infections,such as Giardia, Ecoli, Salmonella.
He should be eating a VERY BLAND DIET with a Single source of PROTEIN he has never eaten before (like duck, fish, bison, vension, etc).
Again, best to talk to your vet....
by hodie on 06 March 2010 - 03:03
I want to know more first. When you say your dog "vomits", when does this happen? Does it happen right after eating or much later? Is the food digested at all? When was the last time you wormed him? Does he have any problems with his stool?
What I am getting at is that there is a difference between vomiting and regurgitation. And the causes are very different. I will look for more information and maybe I can add some suggestions then.
I am NOT a fan of free feeding either. Especially when there are other dogs in the household, one cannot know how much any dog is eating. You mention that the dog had weight issues earlier. Normally males are lean unless way overfed, until they start to develop and fill out around 2.5 to 3 years old. Otherwise, what is his energy level? The condition of his coat? Is he neutered?
What I am getting at is that there is a difference between vomiting and regurgitation. And the causes are very different. I will look for more information and maybe I can add some suggestions then.
I am NOT a fan of free feeding either. Especially when there are other dogs in the household, one cannot know how much any dog is eating. You mention that the dog had weight issues earlier. Normally males are lean unless way overfed, until they start to develop and fill out around 2.5 to 3 years old. Otherwise, what is his energy level? The condition of his coat? Is he neutered?
by vonharasymtzuk on 06 March 2010 - 16:03
Hi,
I definitely recommend supplementing him with probiotics and enzymes, this should help with his tummy. Any kibble, even premium is processed and loses a lot of the good bacteria that is needed for a healthy digestive system. One of my dogs has or had a severe allergy problem, and a sensitive stomach.. once I started using these supplements (along with salmon oil), and changing her kibble several times I noticed a big difference.
You can get Probios dispersible powder from www.jefferslivestock.com - http://www.jefferslivestock.com/ssc/product.asp?CID=2&mscssid=V5VWBXCU41WA9LNAQ5DV53QAVU12AW5D
and, enzyme pro from www.jefferspet.com http://www.jefferspet.com/ssc/product.asp?CID=0&mscssid=GS5TFM1BT2B19PGLHG1GTXCN30PR85P3
Both are very cost efficient... make sure to keep everything refrigerated.
I used to feed Canidae, but ever since they changed their formula I'm not too fond of it, a few of my dogs digestive sysem just didn't take too kindly to it. Orijen is a very high quality kibble, but also very rich, some dogs can't handle it, so I'm not sure if that's the right kibble for him.. You might want to try California Natural, it's a good brand, but very simple ingredients, they have chicken & rice, lamb & rice and herring & sweet potato.
Dana
I definitely recommend supplementing him with probiotics and enzymes, this should help with his tummy. Any kibble, even premium is processed and loses a lot of the good bacteria that is needed for a healthy digestive system. One of my dogs has or had a severe allergy problem, and a sensitive stomach.. once I started using these supplements (along with salmon oil), and changing her kibble several times I noticed a big difference.
You can get Probios dispersible powder from www.jefferslivestock.com - http://www.jefferslivestock.com/ssc/product.asp?CID=2&mscssid=V5VWBXCU41WA9LNAQ5DV53QAVU12AW5D
and, enzyme pro from www.jefferspet.com http://www.jefferspet.com/ssc/product.asp?CID=0&mscssid=GS5TFM1BT2B19PGLHG1GTXCN30PR85P3
Both are very cost efficient... make sure to keep everything refrigerated.
I used to feed Canidae, but ever since they changed their formula I'm not too fond of it, a few of my dogs digestive sysem just didn't take too kindly to it. Orijen is a very high quality kibble, but also very rich, some dogs can't handle it, so I'm not sure if that's the right kibble for him.. You might want to try California Natural, it's a good brand, but very simple ingredients, they have chicken & rice, lamb & rice and herring & sweet potato.
Dana
by Sherman-RanchGSD on 07 March 2010 - 23:03
IMO .... your dog should not be vomiting and feeding Orjin or some other named brand would be doubtful to change that. Free feeding a dog with a hig food drive would be a no no. I would look into the why ?? Is he over eating, not chewing, have a severe bite problem, a thyroid enlargement, a esophigal problem genetic or damaged from choke chains or ???? the list goes on and on...
bottom line ... dog should not be getting sick continually. Dogs do eat grass and such periodically and gak something out ..but hey eating food should not upset the digestive system
Best wishes,
Debi
www.sherman-ranch.us
www.ironfistcreations.us
bottom line ... dog should not be getting sick continually. Dogs do eat grass and such periodically and gak something out ..but hey eating food should not upset the digestive system
Best wishes,
Debi
www.sherman-ranch.us
www.ironfistcreations.us
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