Best dog digestive remedies according to redditors
We found 45 Reddit comments discussing the best dog digestive remedies. We ranked the 21 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 45 Reddit comments discussing the best dog digestive remedies. We ranked the 21 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
https://www.amazon.com/Preventative-Recommended-Anti-Coprophagia-Condiment-Deterring/dp/B000RI63N8
Farting isn't normal, feed her an all wet high quality food and the problem should go away (Daves is affordable and high quality). Try a week long course of probiotic therapy to help get that flatus under control
Vetri-Science Fast Balance G.I., 60cc Calibrated Tube https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009UD0BC/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_CfTxub19PWN0X
Oh, I'd be happy to help! My cat went through several different types of treatment but until now, none of them worked out. But IBS seems to be a blanket diagnosis that covers several different ailments that a cat may have, as far as I'm aware, so one of the treatments that I tried for Einstein that didn't work for him may work for you.
Right now what is working is steroids. It started off as an injection from the vet but now he is using the pill form, Prednisolone. I also have him on this food supplement for his weight loss.
The first things my vet wanted to rule out is any parasite or infection so he had a few doses of antiparasitics and a treatment of antibiotics for a few weeks, but antibiotics themselves can cause diarrhea so it was combined with canned pumpkin (yeh, weird right? my vet swears by it for helping hardening soft stool. just canned pumpkin itself, not pie mix) and probiotics. I think the probiotics actually helped a lot at the time, but he also seemed to have gained a resistance to their effects after a while as well. I used Culturelle probiotics, half of a capsule in his food once a day. They are human probiotics and you can get them at walmart but the vet said they are safe for cats.
Next we tested to see if he had a food allergy, which is a common cause of IBS in cats. He was on a boiled chicken and rice diet for two weeks, then because it's possible that chicken would be what he's allergic to we switched that with beef and potatoes. That pretty much ruled out food allergies as a concern.
I've also tried a few over-the-counter medications that didn't help for my cat personally, but have good reviews so may help with yours. Here's some I tried at different times: 1, 2, 3, 4, there's a cat version, which is what I used, but I can't find it on the site. It's the same brand and product but it's for cats instead of dogs.
At some point the vet also gave him a fecal exam, just to make sure it's not parasites I guess. But it's not parasites so that turned up nothing. He has had blood tests to rule out hyperthyroidism, liver disease, or feline leukemia virus. None of them are the cause either.
My vet said the next step after steroids, if they didn't work, is a CT scan because cancer can be a cause of chronic and treatment resistant diarrhea in cats as well. I think that's everything we've done so far, this is over the course of years. Some of the treatments worked for a week or two but then stopped working, btw. It's been really tricky with my Einstein, but I'm happy with his results since starting the steroid treatments.
Dingle-berries are usually caused by - soft poop and long hair. Give her a "sanitary" cut - trim the hair around her back end. Also if she is having softish poop - give her some fibre. Canned pumpkin works well but you end up with lots of pumpkin in the fridge that you throw out after a while. :P I was given half a bag of this stuff - dried pumpkin a year ago and still have about half a jam jar full. I use it on all my cats/kittens if they have a bit of a problem by mixing a bit in their wet food in the mornings. It doesn't hurt the others to have a bit of harder poo for a few days. :)
Ingesting long stringy things (like your hair) that are then not pooped out completely.
Cats are unlikely to eat their own poop to clean dingle-berries off.
oh man.
Look into Powdered Goat's milk, use that as a base, you're gonna want to up your calories and your nutrients a lot. 5 weeks he's got some teeth right?
Start a simple mixture. I have my three month old on a mix of that same Blue Wilderness, with Canned Pumpkin and Cottage cheese. I mixe about 2/3s a pint cottage cheese with a large can of pumpkin and one can of the blue wilderness. I feed him a cup, to a cup and a half twice a day. You can mix dry kibble in too, let it soften a little and give him a bulk of protien
Your dog needs to have food available -at. all. times.- Dry food mixed with a little warm water to soften it up, or mixed with some cottage cheese to up the calories and calcium. Three meals of wet food, but access to dry (I use taste of the wild puppy chow bison/venison flavor).
Lets talk supplements, I use Coconut Oil, Fish Oil, and Digestive pro and pre-biotics
(https://www.amazon.com/Wholistic-Pet-Organics-Digest-All-Plus/dp/B001LNMYY0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510179200&sr=8-3&keywords=digestive+all+plus+dogs)
I would start at least with the pro-pre biotics especially since you've had him off of a mom this early. He's going to need to get a healthy gut going.
Socialize him slowly. Small moments -SUPERVISED- with other dogs until he's about 3-4 months.
Teething: Kong makes some great toys that are great for teething. Ropes, get some good smallish beef bones or chew bones. Cow Hooves work but they smell like ass. Stay away from rawhide.
That puppy is going to grow at an blinding rate, let him have as much food as he wants. If he gets a bit fat, that's fine at this stage. You don't want him fat at 3 months because he could grow too big and it might affect his bones, but right now a lot of extra weight is going to give him the nutrients and resources to grow.
I'm sure I'm missing some stuff, but my mother has been a breeder for over 40 years. She started with Shepherds, went to Collies and now does Corgi's so if you ever want to ask some questions I'm here.
What exactly (brand, wet/dry) are you feeding her and how long has she been eating this diet? Also, what type of pumpkin are you using? Try a pumpkin powder or something similar, like this one.
However, at 16.5, I'd recommend taking her to the vet. They have a better idea of her health history and may be able to move you more in the right direction. They'll help figure out if it's a digestive problem, worms/parasites, etc.
M cat was crashing due to loss of appetite nd extreme weight loss. I started giving her slippery elm bark and pet probiotics to help with the stomach acid and nausea. It gave her a bit more energy, she literally couldn't walk, but after her first dose I was surprised to find her at my feet in the kitchen an hour later! She only ate tiny amounts but gradually build her strength back up. I fed her anything she would eat. A few days later I gave her a couple of doses of Mirataz and it worked well. She began eating more, getting stronger, and gaining wait. I also started giving her CBD oil from holista pet, which also helps with her appetite. She has made a miraculous turnaround. I know that her disease is terminal, but I want to make sure she has the best quality of life possible. Also, I am going to start making her food with help from BalanceIT, they provide speciality formulated vitamins and recipes, so at least she will be getting high quality meat and better nutrition.
These are tue links to the Slippery Elm Bark and Probiotics I used:
Wholistic Pet Organics Feline Digest-All Plus Supplement, 4 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EO5I5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tUxCCbRAVJK0Y
Slippery Elm Powder, 4 Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049VEB38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hVxCCbBEZ1ZZN
After Stitch got his adult teeth, I had to stop giving him toys made from cloth. He'd destroy those toys within minutes!
How's Hank's potty training coming along? Also, don't be too worried about frequent diarrhea when you switch his dog food. PetCo, PetsMart, and Pet Food Express sells this Pumpkin Puree by Fruitables which helps ease the transition between foods.
If Hank ever gets an upset tummy without switching food (i.e. runny poop or diarrhea), I'd recommend Fruitables Pumpkin Digestive Blend to help soothe his tummy. The Digestive Blend firms up his poop within hours!
Yay! This made my (very crappy till now due to work) day! I am sooooo happy your precious girl is feeling better. I hope she'll be back to her normal self by later today 100%.
Yeah the herbs thing is something I learned from the rescue I volunteer at when I first got there... apparently the herbs being well loved by bunnies and having a strong fresh appealing aroma can really stimulate appetite. The stems also are quite rich in fiber and help to get the gut moving and dill in particular has gut mobility properties. You can also rinse them and offer wet for extra hydration which also helps to recover from bouts of tummy issues.
Treats are a great way to check whether the bunny will eat anything at all. If refusing even favorite treats you know have a pretty critical situation on hand to get looked at by the vet ASAP... refusing favorite treats is usually a pretty bad sign. But offering treats to get bunny to eat anything at all (totally get this idea) can sometimes make tummy problems worse by introducing more sugar into an already upset tummy and disturbed bacteria in the gut. Just something to do with caution. But you could try to these digestive biscuits which lots of buns love and which can help promote a healthy digestive system https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Science-Digestive-Supplement-transition/dp/B007PZEBKS/ref=asc_df_B007PZEBKS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=218413592118&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3254896354315320360&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001881&hvtargid=pla-354901388116&psc=1.
Oh and keep those baby/infant gas drops I mentioned on hand... they are 100% safe to give to bunny anytime you feel tummy might be even a tad gassy via a small syringe and can sometimes save your buns life when a vet is not immediately available. Oh btw what an awesome vet to do a house call!!!
Oh and of course you are most most welcome! Wishing your girl a speedy and 100% recovery from all issues!
if your dog needs more fiber for anal gland issues, i highly recommend firm up. it's dried pumpkin that can easily be added to your dog's meals. i always keep some handy for when shorty has digestion/gland issues, way less hassle than pumpkin puree.
A little Firm Up with each meal works wonders: https://www.amazon.com/Diggin-Your-Dog-Supplement-Digestive/dp/B006CBD7UQ
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My vet recommended this. It worked for my dog.
I’m unsure about this product, but the admins on the ferret group I follow on Facebook recommend these probiotics for ferrets!
https://www.amazon.com/Wholistic-Pet-Organics-Digest-All-Supplement/dp/B001LNMYU4/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_mrai_1_dp?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001LNMYU4&pd_rd_r=ZE6DMG68MQWEBC85WQHY&pd_rd_w=fEWvV&pd_rd_wg=CnyeX
(you don't need a prescription anymore for this). https://www.chewy.com/purina-pro-plan-veterinary-diets/dp/49853?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=f&utm_content=Purina%20Pro%20Plan%20Veterinary%20Diets&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7KTF-5CM3gIVgZOzCh0RiQM7EAQYAiABEgK7bvD_BwE
Try something like this.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RI63N8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521056902&sr=8-1&keywords=forbid+dog&dpPl=1&dpID=41F0Y9e%2BTzL&ref=plSrch
Coconut oil is extremely popular these days. You may use it yourself as a health supplement as well.. But this time, many dog owners, you probably know about the benefits of coconut oil for pets.. To know more about the products go to! https://www.amazon.com/Coconut-Oil-Pets-Certified-Cold-pressed/dp/B00M7PENFE/ref=sr_1_14_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1474614376&sr=8-14&keywords=coconut+oil+for+pets
I found this product online...
Anybody have any experience with this company or product.
https://www.pantenexdogenzymes.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Pan-tenex-10x-Digestive-Enzymes-Dogs/dp/B01AH4KISM
https://m.facebook.com/pantenex/
many people also use coconut oil for a number of medicinal purposes. we all know that coconut oil is also substitute other fats to human. In addition,by giving coconut oil for your pets orally, coconut oil can be applied directly to your dogs coat and skin. See more about the products! https://www.amazon.com/Coconut-Oil-Pets-Certified-Cold-pressed/dp/B00M7PENFE/ref=sr_1_14_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1474614376&sr=8-14&keywords=coconut+oil+for+pets
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In my post I talked about a enzyme, perhaps look into that as well. My Shepard use to have bad diarrhea spells. It’s almost eliminated now
Bio Case 12 oz. Powder (340 gm) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KXHRG20/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_V9y0Db17VY688
Petvalu or amazon! This is what I get. There's also this bigger size.
I was getting sick of having multiple cans and having to measure out pumpkin, so I bought this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CBD7UQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I found it's worked better than canned pumpkin.
Haha. I read your title and I felt like I knew what this was going to be about. I think most long-haired kittens aren't as good with cleaning and going #2 in the litter box, so it's not that uncommon to be washing their butts when they're young.
For some reason I had the softer stool with my two cats when they were young as well. My older cat is now almost 2 and my younger one is 9 months. The younger one's poop just recently seemed to "stabilize," so my butt washing days are hopefully behind me.
Have you tried pumpkin? If it's not a food allergy or parasite, maybe that can help? I've given my cats this on and off when needed and to me it seems to help.
maybe your cat needs a probiotic;
http://www.amazon.com/NaturVet-Digestive-Enzymes-Prebiotics-Probiotics/dp/B005OCWAIO
I don't have experience with EPI in dogs but I've heard from others that it helps to give digestive enzymes supplements. There are many kinds out there, with and without prescriptions. It was recommended to get animal based rather than plant based. Here are some references for you-->
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/12_3/features/Exocrine-Pancreatic-Insuffinciency-in-Dogs_16109-1.html
https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Mercola-Digestive-Enzymes-Pets/dp/B005MFL4OE
https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=0cdfc9cc-294f-4dc7-bc40-873f2f153aea&sfb=1&itemguid=c13e1820-08ef-45c5-9174-606b8975d223&utm_content=987RX&ccd=IFP003&CAWELAID=120295250000093062&CATARGETID=120295250000192934&cadevice=c&gclid=CNOIjpqPjtMCFYEYgQod_s8L0g
Oh, my bad, forgive my ignorance. Have you tried this?
Thank you! I give her these two daily, the first one is with every meal and the second is twice a day.
https://www.amazon.com/Wholistic-Pet-Organics-Digest-All-Plus/dp/B001LNMYY0
https://www.chewy.com/honest-kitchen-perfect-form-herbal/dp/35578
How is Orijen Puppy? What about taste of the wild pacific stream?
I found something for $5. You'd have to read the dosage instructions.
https://www.amazon.com/Excel-Safe-Guard-Canine-Dewormer-Treatment/dp/B000FPH2EW/ref=sxin_5_ac_m_rm?ac_md=0-0-cHVwcHkgZGV3b3JtZXI%3D-ac_d_rm&keywords=puppy+dewormer&pd_rd_i=B000FPH2EW&pd_rd_r=8cf44da3-1872-4e5d-8a83-98fc3d866021&pd_rd_w=jYi5O&pd_rd_wg=EjHTc&pf_rd_p=73c1eab1-1449-4c6d-b922-1dce21aded6d&pf_rd_r=RNT9DR80DJAN05R2E1WR&psc=1&qid=1571191862&sprefix=puppy+dewo
Not puffers, but I used Fenbendazole and it worked very well for ich. Shrimp we're fine. I did 3 round just to make sure.
There are several guides out there.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FPH2EW
Throwing in my support for what everyone else has said.
Since you're looking for guinea pig products, I'll link you a few things that have worked for us.
Kaytee guinea pig kibble: My pigs love the little orange pieces in this food. Made with Timothy so it is lower in calcium. I never tried the Oxbow adult pellets you got, but I do have the young pig pellets. All the pigs love it so I'd say you got a good buy.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ZXO106
Treat wise I just got these two from Oxbow. Pigs absolutely loved it. Several of them tried stealing from each other. -_- I told them they only get one each! I also got some Critical Care just in case any of my pigs goes downhill and needs some just in case. Critical Care comes in 3 types: Original blend (coarser ground, green bag), Apple-banana (coarser ground, green bag), and Fine ground in a red bag (for syringe feeding). I got some Original and mashed some apple sauce and a little slice of banana in it. Pigs seemed to enjoy eating it out of a spoon. lol.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00244F546
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007PZEBKS
Word of caution about the Timothy. My family is allergic to timothy hay. I've heard plenty of stories about people giving away their guinea pig cause they were 'allergic.' I suspect many of the times the people were just allergic to the hay. If your family starts getting a bad case of the hay fever - think about switching to Mountain Grass/Orchard Grass.
Once you guys really start getting into guinea pigs and start considering cutting costs down by buying in bulk. Look for your local feed and grain stores. They'll have bales of hay, big bales of wood chips and other supplies. I get a bale of Mountain Grass for $20ish.
If you are looking for corrogated plastic and can't find any at your local hardware stores. Call local sign making companies. I recently had to buy two sheets of 4ft by 8ft. None of the hardware stores could help, but this sign company I called thought it was the most hilarious order! It wasn't a big thing for them since they get sheets every day. Perfect match! Being a piggy owner is a lot about improvising and thinking of creative solutions. Good luck!