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Hi Patti,
I just read this on one website:
SharleneQuote:
Plain yogurt, which contains acidophilus is known to be a soothing remedy for upset tummies in both humans and dogs. A tablespoon either served alone or mixed with bland rice will help aid in a digestion into
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Sharlene:
Thanks for the tip I am definitely going to try that as I eat greek yogurt and she can eat some of mine. Blessings
Patti
Valerie;
I know the Vets say to use pumpkin to keep them going regular. How do you keep the pumpkin from going bad once you open a can? I guess you could put it into small quantities and freeze it?? How much do you usually give Daisy? Thanks for the help. Blessings
Patti
My boy, Harley, got an upset tummy from the pepcid ac so I started him on slippery elm bark (SEB), SEB is great stuff.
Patti,
I coat the bottom of her food dish (two teaspoons I think) and put dry food on top of it.
If you buy the small Libby's cans in the baking aisle, I put the rest in a Tupperware containing in the fridge and it lasts for the week.
Yogurt was mentioned to me as well, but I was told to find all natural yogurt (not Greek). Since then, I've heard conflicting information about whether or not dogs can really tolerate it so I stuck with the pumpkin.
I hope that she feels better soon!
we have added pumpkin usually in kongs for many years for our pups as treats for many years,sure is a helpful aid for keeping their poop regular....patty(milo)meka xoxox
Hey Patti and Tipper too, hope things get back to smooth sailing for you both, this disease is so tough...it's so nice to have this site and when you have problems, there is always someone to help...sending hugs and tummy rubs....take care
Hi Everyone:
This is the second day of Tipper back on the Vetoryl and all seems ok. I have been laying awake observing her at night for a few nights now. Valerie I think you may have turned the light bulb on in my head. When you had acid reflux did your mouth get real dry? I noticed when Tipper wakes up at night she is trying to swallow, and I can hear that the soft tissure in her mouth and throat are very dry and sticky sounding, and she can hardly swallow. I am fairly sure now that acid reflux is the problem. She has had it for years, sometimes going away and coming back. When she was a puppy she had an ear infection that would not go away and my Vet then put her on a strong antibiotic. At her recheck the Vet said she needed another round. Little did I know this would do permanent damage to her stomach, as she developed acid reflux from it. It has become worse the last few months, I assume because of the Vetoryl in her stomach even though it is taken with food. Also the supplements she gets. I am afraid she probably has damage to her esophagus from all this and that is the cause of her problems. I am going to have to get the IMS to investigate this theory, and see if there is anything to soothe and heal her throat. I know I use Manuka Honey and Slippery Elm Bark, but after this many years she may require a medication to put this in check. I don't want to have her cortisol under control and lose her to something like this now, we have gone too far to slide back. Sometimes it seems funny you catch onto some things right away and other elude your thoughts, even though they are very evident. I am sure glad you brought that up. I think that is why she is more comfortable laying straight out, and can't stay on her sides, as the acid must creep up when she lays that way. It is supposed to get to 70 here today, so maybe she and I can go out on the porch. Later we are to get storms so that will ruin her day. Letti thank you for your kind encouragement it is always nice to hear from you and Simba. God Bless Us All.
Patti
Everyone:
I forgot this little tidbit when doing Tipper's daily update. My neighbor, who is by no means well off, has a Cocker Spaniel that developed bladder stones. She could not afford the Xrays,and normally if I had it would give it to her to help the dog, but I don't.
She went back to the vet as the dog started to pass blood. The vet said she did not need the xrays she could feel a walnut sized stone in her bladder. The Vet said it would be 500.00 to remove it. Little did my neighbor know that my Vet wouldn't have even considered it for under 1500.00. So she told the vet she could not afford 500.00. The vet pondered it for a while and said ok I'll do it for 300.00!!!! I am in shock as none of these vets bargain with you now days. It is truly a miracle and her dog will be saved!! Thank God I still believe in miracles.
Patti
What a great story about your friend's dog! Thanks for sharing!:)
How is Tipper doing today?
Kathy and Buddy:)