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  • grab01
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    Well that's odd, but I'll take it

    grab01

    Posted : 8/22/2009 1:35:26 PM

    Aesop has always had gross poos, no matter the food. He's had fecal checks galore, we've tried different foods, and so on. To no avail.  Finally I decided to, against my sadness, try Pro Plan Sensitive stomach formula. I'd heard others with dogs with touchy tummis had had good results. It did clear up his poo, however he only ate about 2 cups total in a week. He completely shunned the food when he'd see it in his bowl. He also pukes on an empty stomach, which added all sorts of new fun.

    So, we decided to let him have his TOTW back and couple it with probiotics instead (he eats the fish formula...so it was odd that he'd not also eat the Pro Plan, which is salmon based...but alas). And oh, a happier dog you couldn't find. He kept looking at Ginger like "can you believe it's the good food?!" And he's been nearly cleaning his bowl each meal now, which is a new thing. 

    But, I'm not sure if it is the probiotics or what, but he's got completely normal stool now.  Either way, we'll be staying with what works. (it is nice to have a happy dog too)
  • jennie_c_d
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    jennie_c_d

    Posted : 8/22/2009 2:37:19 PM

     HOORAY!!!!!!! for finding what works. Doing probiotics on each meal really makes a difference, for my girls' touchy tummies, too (Ena's isn't seriously touchy, just a smidge!).
  • grab01
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    grab01

    Posted : 8/22/2009 3:01:58 PM

    I'm really pleased. Not only because I no longer have to make 2 am trips outside for diarrhea runs, but because he is able to eat what he enjoys.   It's cute to see him enthusiastic about food again. (well, as much as he's ever enthused about food, that is)

     We'll definitely keep him on the probiotic.  We've used a probiotic before, but only when he was on antibiotics  (and Grimmy had them after we brought him home and he was still recovering from Parvo). Hadn't thought to try it long term, and am now kicking myself a bit.
  • kpwlee
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    kpwlee

    Posted : 8/22/2009 3:20:06 PM

     Congrats I know how tough it can be to find a 'right' food.

    Yea! Aesop life is good Big Smile

    what probiotic are you using?

  • willowchow
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    willowchow

    Posted : 8/22/2009 3:25:07 PM

    Chows and their diarrheas!!! ROFL. . .I can imagine his enthused about food look too, probably the same one I get.  A little look up while I'm getting it ready, a smile and a little hop to the bowl as I place it down. . .is that about right??

    Yeah, which one are you using because I've used Fresh Digest before and also plain yogurt.  But, they gave Willow Forti-Flora recently.  I'm wondering if I can just keep her on it. 

    Lori
  • goatman68
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    goatman68

    Posted : 8/22/2009 3:47:56 PM

    Well, it is nice to know others have these same problems. Abby has been on probios for a long time, I take her off once in awhile, but she always gets alittle softer stool, or she will throw up on a empty stomach in the morning, and the probios really works for both.

    The vet sells it for 16.00 a small tube, I can get the same brand  and size tube at Fleet Farm for 4.95.  I think it is great stuff.

    So glad, you found an answer to your problem. I always feltl bad when Abby got an upset stomach too.
  • Infiniti
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    Infiniti

    Posted : 8/22/2009 4:39:25 PM

    Whatever works!  I'm glad to hear that you've found the perfect blend of tastiness and gastrointestinal-niceness! 

  • brookcove
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    brookcove

    Posted : 8/23/2009 1:11:23 AM

    Probiotics are essential in the absorption of minerals. Besides directly being involved in digestion in conjunction with enzymes, improving mineral uptake helps stabilize gut function because copper, potassium, and a few other trace minerals are key in a healthy digestive process. You can also help improve probiotic levels by including PREbiotic foods in your dog's diet such as inulin, chicory, or acacia gum supplement. All these are easy to find through health food suppliers and have the advantage of being highly stable both on the shelf and on its way to the gut where the work of probiotics happens.
  • grab01
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    grab01

    Posted : 8/23/2009 3:42:24 AM

    brookcove
    Probiotics are essential in the absorption of minerals. Besides directly being involved in digestion in conjunction with enzymes, improving mineral uptake helps stabilize gut function because copper, potassium, and a few other trace minerals are key in a healthy digestive process. You can also help improve probiotic levels by including PREbiotic foods in your dog's diet such as inulin, chicory, or acacia gum supplement. All these are easy to find through health food suppliers and have the advantage of being highly stable both on the shelf and on its way to the gut where the work of probiotics happens.

    Thanks! I'll look for some this weekSmile  He's the only dog I've had with such a touchy stomach (not counting Ginger's upset colon now and then if she trash raids because....well...she trash raids) .Even Grimmy, who had Parvo as a puppy, has an iron gut. Stick out tongue