Irritable Bowel Disease (boxers, clean, vet, treatment)

[Woof Woof Woof!]

I thought I better start a new thread.

I've finally come to the conclusion that my dog has some form of IBD. Has anyone else struggled with this?

What worked for you?

[miu]

My ex boyfriend's mom has IBS and one of her Norwegian Elkhounds did also. I don't remember the dog being on any special medication, he was a happy active dog otherwise and he lived a long full life. It was just a pain to clean up after him in the yard. And I know that she was a good dog owner and always took her dogs to the vet.

One thing that I did with another dog after a case of diarrehea, was along with the yogurt, I gave her some low fat cheese with her dinner for a few days to help firm up her stool.

Have you read up on IBS symptoms and treatments for humans yet?

[millie61]

One of our Boxers had colitus (prob spelt it wrong !)
She was on medication for it.

[Woof Woof Woof!]

Originally Posted by miu

My ex boyfriend's mom has IBS and one of her Norwegian Elkhounds did also. I don't remember the dog being on any special medication, he was a happy active dog otherwise and he lived a long full life. It was just a pain to clean up after him in the yard. And I know that she was a good dog owner and always took her dogs to the vet.

One thing that I did with another dog after a case of diarrehea, was along with the yogurt, I gave her some low fat cheese with her dinner for a few days to help firm up her stool.

Have you read up on IBS symptoms and treatments for humans yet?

Miu,

As I said in one of my other posts, my dog throws up the yogurt, so diary products are not an option. Many IBD dogs are lactose intolerant.

It's a range of symptoms, and while some dogs manage just fine, for other it can be debilitating and even kill them due to the ongoing vomiting and diarrhea, which means they never get the nutrients or calories to sustain them. I am watching my own dog waste away.

A lot of times, they treat the dog with prednisone.

[miu]

In terms of being lactose intolerant, my ex was lactose intolerant (what a physical mess that family was! His sister had Crohn's disease. Anyway, while he couldn't tolerate cows milk products, he was alright with cheeses and dairy products made with goats milk like feta.

Also, both Silk and Stoneyfield make active culture soy yogurts. I guess when my dogs and cats have had medical issues, I also research how it is dealt with in humans also. I am truly sorry for your struggle.

[Woof Woof Woof!]

Originally Posted by miu

In terms of being lactose intolerant, my ex was lactose intolerant (what a physical mess that family was! His sister had Crohn's disease. Anyway, while he couldn't tolerate cows milk products, he was alright with cheeses and dairy products made with goats milk like feta.

Also, both Silk and Stoneyfield make active culture soy yogurts. I guess when my dogs and cats have had medical issues, I also research how it is dealt with in humans also. I am truly sorry for your struggle.

Miu,

Thanks. I have some powder probiotic for dogs, which I'm using. At this point, I do not want my dog to have milk or soy.

[Viralmd]

Zero kibble seems to work, along with overcooked rice and a protein source, such as lamb, beef or chicken. It's the grains in the kibble that seem to produce problems. But you need vegs and a calcium supplement, because the diet has to be balanced.

[World Citizen]

Originally Posted by Woof Woof Woof!

Miu,

As I said in one of my other posts, my dog throws up the yogurt, so diary products are not an option. Many IBD dogs are lactose intolerant.

It's a range of symptoms, and while some dogs manage just fine, for other it can be debilitating and even kill them due to the ongoing vomiting and diarrhea, which means they never get the nutrients or calories to sustain them.

I am watching my own dog waste away.

A lot of times, they treat the dog with prednisone.

Prednisone is inexpensive and it could save your dogs life.

Has the vet had your dog on it to treat this problem?
Why aren't you giving it it her now?

[Woof Woof Woof!]

Just in case anyone else visits this thread looking for information --

Last night I went and bought some powdered probiotics for dogs at Whole Foods. Tonight, I went back and go the following:

* Slippery Elm Bark
* Digestive Enzymes
* L-Glutamine
* Virgin coconut oil
* Primrose Oil

I sprinkle the probiotic in her water and on top of her food. The virgin olive oil is an oil that dogs with IBS and Pancreatitis can tolerate.

I found these items listed here and this a great website for someone who has been dealing with any type of related digestive disorder in their dog:

Specific Conditions

[darstar]

IBS is quite common , in people. The best treatment for now , is Pentasa. Some what expensive , but , it does help. Not a fun thing to have , but , we live with it.......