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Bella's tummy has always been touchy, so I try not to switch stuff up too much. Lately she's had some loose poo's and what seems like acid indigestion (she'll have "moist burps" in the middle of the night.)
Brought the vet a stool sample last week and she has no parasites or eggs. We have her yearly check-up today and I plan on talking to the vet about it more, but seems like every vet I ask regarding food ends up giving me the "who knows" shrug. So hoping someone can help me figure out some things here.
Most people here know about Bella, but...
History:
She's got three legs, she's about 60 lbs (up a few pounds this winter because there's been so much ice out there and she can't risk breaking a leg!) 11 years old, and so far is still cancer-free. Oncologist also did a CBC two weeks ago and everything came back "perfect."
So, what I've been feeding her for the past 4-6 months:
Kibble:
TOTW Pacific Stream (salmon/fish) mixed with TOTW Southwest Canyon (wild boar/beef)
I changed from the High Prairie to the SW Canyon about 4 months ago because it seemed to have a little more protein and antioxidants. She seemed to do okay on it.
Supplements:
NaturVet Digestive Enzymes + probiotics
Nupro All Natural Joint & Immunity (approx 1 tsp x3 meals)
Turmeric (less than 1 tsp/day)
Coconut oil (approx 1 tsp / day - *stopped giving her this a few weeks ago)
Salmon Oil (~1 squirt /day = 1/2 tsp - *stopped giving her this a couple weeks ago)
Treats:
Old Mother Hubbard orig assorted - she gets 4-6 MINI treats a day
Greenies Petite size - she looooooooooves her Greenies and begs and whines and gives the sad/hopeful doggy eyes until she gets her three per day.
Raw baby carrots - maybe 3 /day
The loose poo's (usually bordering on diarrhea) usually happens during her last trip outside for the night. Morning stools are usually pretty normal.
The loose stool almost looks grainy...and smell HORRIBLE! Like eye-watering horrible.
uke:
Can anyone recommend a good commercial food that maybe she can digest easier - if that sounds like the problem? Or recommend omitting a food, supplement or treat? I've read that even good senior dog foods are mostly filled with junk ingredients.
Could she develop sensitivity to things she's eaten for years? Maybe her tummy doesn't like salmon anymore?
Bella's tummy has always been touchy, so I try not to switch stuff up too much. Lately she's had some loose poo's and what seems like acid indigestion (she'll have "moist burps" in the middle of the night.)
Brought the vet a stool sample last week and she has no parasites or eggs. We have her yearly check-up today and I plan on talking to the vet about it more, but seems like every vet I ask regarding food ends up giving me the "who knows" shrug. So hoping someone can help me figure out some things here.
Most people here know about Bella, but...
History:
She's got three legs, she's about 60 lbs (up a few pounds this winter because there's been so much ice out there and she can't risk breaking a leg!) 11 years old, and so far is still cancer-free. Oncologist also did a CBC two weeks ago and everything came back "perfect."
So, what I've been feeding her for the past 4-6 months:
Kibble:
TOTW Pacific Stream (salmon/fish) mixed with TOTW Southwest Canyon (wild boar/beef)
I changed from the High Prairie to the SW Canyon about 4 months ago because it seemed to have a little more protein and antioxidants. She seemed to do okay on it.
Supplements:
NaturVet Digestive Enzymes + probiotics
Nupro All Natural Joint & Immunity (approx 1 tsp x3 meals)
Turmeric (less than 1 tsp/day)
Coconut oil (approx 1 tsp / day - *stopped giving her this a few weeks ago)
Salmon Oil (~1 squirt /day = 1/2 tsp - *stopped giving her this a couple weeks ago)
Treats:
Old Mother Hubbard orig assorted - she gets 4-6 MINI treats a day
Greenies Petite size - she looooooooooves her Greenies and begs and whines and gives the sad/hopeful doggy eyes until she gets her three per day.
Raw baby carrots - maybe 3 /day
The loose poo's (usually bordering on diarrhea) usually happens during her last trip outside for the night. Morning stools are usually pretty normal.
The loose stool almost looks grainy...and smell HORRIBLE! Like eye-watering horrible.
Can anyone recommend a good commercial food that maybe she can digest easier - if that sounds like the problem? Or recommend omitting a food, supplement or treat? I've read that even good senior dog foods are mostly filled with junk ingredients.
Could she develop sensitivity to things she's eaten for years? Maybe her tummy doesn't like salmon anymore?