All rights reserved. Thank you for posting such an invaluable article. First time dog owners reading this may not know that, so I feel it is irresponsible to encourage this. A very interesting article on IBD. Animal designed probiotics and prebiotics seem to be an extremely favoured treatment option when I’ve searched through the web. I wish anyone out there, with a furry friend with an unhappy tummy, good luck in finding what works for you both. I have yet to try duck, turkey or kangaroo (kangaroo apparently being very good (as advised by our vet). Since she has been on the cereal she is like a new dog. It’s been heartbreaking. If your dog won’t eat but drinks water, give it a day or two. just found out yesterday. He was vomiting after every meal and couldn’t keep anything down. He gained 1 pound in the first 4 days and is slowly gaining his weight back. She’s on a MediCal RC sensitivity (novel protein diet) which she tolerates and likes. Due to their big size, Newfies are often overfed. Your email address will not be published. Still dont know what to do. I can't believe how lucky I was to find this for him and what a difference it has made in his life. Because IBD is the result of a sensitivity to something, the first step is to identify the culprit and eliminate that from the diet. I was thinking of changing her to working Duck from Natural Insticnt but am worried about biting the bullet really. I juiced Jessie’s veggies and they didn’t seem to give her any troubles at all. This is a common complaint from pet parents having a dog with this chronic or acute condition. This is very important, as carageenan is a trigger for IBD in those who are predisposed to it. Now I really hope that I haven’t confused you completely with my scattered train of thought or that even worse I have scared you at all. to make sure it contains at least 10% moisture, otherwise you will have However, a few vegetables such as radishes or celery, which are His appetite is huge, it just doesn’t stay with him. These include: Dementia; Cushing’s; Pancreatitis; Liver issues> Kidney issues; Cancer; Dental problems; Dulling of senses as a natural part of the aging process We have a BlueTick Hound that has had problems since 2months old and spent a year off and on antibiotics and vomiting prescription. He is 12 years young now and is often mistaken for a puppy due to energy and playful nature. My question here is . Our vet did the research and the Coconut oil seems to be helping greatly in our getting the weight back on him. She’s always been healthy up to this point. I am definitely going to give alfalfa sprouts a try (since its helpful for digestion AND weight gain!) This dog can eat anything and be fine. I have a 1 year old Labradoodle with severe IBD since 4 months, life for him is unbearable, he was eating a home cooked diet for 6 months with no problems until December 2012 when his stomach started to reject his food, he is on constant flare ups. Most adult Newfies only eat 3-4 cups of dog food a day. My dog with IBD won’t eat. Predizone. Your dog may not tolerate certain foods, which you should identify My daughter has a 13 month old Malamute X NI bitch. With that being said, I was very upset with something I read in your article. We can start introducing a novel protein in two weeks time and I’m trying to get as much information as possible as to what will be good to feed her long term (albeit we will be developing a full dietary plan in the next few months, with Massey’s dog nutritionalist). I’m desperate for any other drug free suggestions, but am wary of doing too much at once because when she gets sick, she gets so so sick. On top, there are two 2-quart bowls, and it rests on rubber feet so your dog won’t move it around while eating. His weight had dropped from 4.8kg to 2.4kg. After intensive amounts of AB’s the Vet wanted to take a biopsy but I have refused that as she at 10 months old had been through enough. This is all new for me. I hope for Jesse’s sake you Common irritants may include corn, wheat Yogourt is also a great treat for IBD dogs as it helps to replenish the friendly bacteria in the intestines (plain, unsweetened of course). She has had bloodwork, ultrasound and fecal labs run, but no biopsy yet. Chicken is also a good choice, but with Jess I found success with turkey and stuck to it. I lump “medical reasons” into one possible cause – #12 – that your old dog won’t eat but, in reality, there may be meany medical reasons for your dog’s lack of appetite. Might be worth a try. This is also not to say that IBD can’t be lived with because it can be, you just have to be aware of it’s existence and make the proper choices for your dog. (I would remove the skin from the chicken backs to make it lower in fat, but, I will discuss the issue of low fat food choices and IBD later on.). Jessie was put onto a special veterinary formulation kibble that was designed for IBD. On her second trial of vet prescribed food, Flagyl and she is refusing to eat again… Vet wants to do an invasive kind of biopsy but I am not really on board with opening her up…we are so frustrated and sad for our girl….trying some new meds for the vomiting today….and making a decision on a biopsy. She still vomits bile intermittently with flecks of blood (alas pepcid makes things worse). My 9 year old rottie has ibd, however the vet just wants to put him down – his advise last august. He won’t eat the ZD and we have switched to Purina HR, but he is dropping weight terrible. products or soy derivatives. I have recently acquired an apparently abandoned stray who I have been trying to help. He gets only fresh, Whole Foods that are cooked. Every person/animal is different. Act like you are at home and use your dog’s normal food and water bowls. My little foxy got IBD as a result of giarda, (its very hard to pick up, doesn’t show with every sample) she probably had it a few years and it damaged the intestines so I urge anyone who has not tested for this to do so. Pork is not recommended for IBD, as it is one of the hardest meats to digest. Jessie couldn’t handle beef, but beef should be a fine choice for most IBD sufferers especially if you are choosing lean cuts. You might find the same thing with different kinds of meats—lamb bothers them, but chicken doesn’t—or even different brands of food. He is on Metronidazole, Cerenia, Prednisone (low dose) and sucralfate. She is dearly missed by Cassandra and Kevin Levy, her brother Dylan, and her cat Shelby as well as anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting her and her fierce “wiggle bum”. Some dogs will eat just about anything they can get a hold of, including toys or garbage. The pills have to be specially compounded for the weight of my dog and are very expensive. Just turned 2. IBD cannot be treated, but may be managed and the dog’s diet is the Excessive tarter buildup and bleeding gums; Short term illness - digestion takes energy. It has become a common sweetener in peanut butter, but it’s highly toxic to dogs. The first thing I did when Jessie was diagnosed with IBD was breath a sigh of relief – phew, at least it’s not cancer! A leading dog nutritionist in NZ also put me on to Protexin – which is a multi-strain animal probiotic and again, we’ve had fantastic results. The disease can also affect the dog in a range of severities, some dogs will never develop more than gas and mild bouts of diarrhea or as in Jessie’s case it can become quite serious. Your comment about no rice…my dog and I both handle rice well. Even in Human medicine doctors have been unable to come up with a definite genetic marker for it, but, the patterns are clear; if one member of a family is diagnosed with IBD, more often than not there are other members of that family who will suffer from similar symptoms. Pictured above is Jessie (Jowett’s Jessica) Photo courtesy of Mark Raycroft, Brountrout Calendars. He is eating up to 6 cups a day and acts like he is still hungry, banging on his bowl, we are looking for something to offer him that is more fulfilling. We tested for everything. Because we can’t get her off steroids, the vet has just started her on cyclosporine with the hope of weaning off the steroids. Other causes can be dietary factors, infectious agents, immune disorders and sometimes stress. IBD is a difficult condition to diagnose, as the dog’s symptoms may “They’re sick,” says Ann Hohenhaus, staff veterinarian at The Animal Medical Centerin New York. In a compromised digestive system it hinders the digestion even more and sometimes it can even slow it down so much that the good food sits in the stomach or intestines and ferments (this causes gas and bloating sometimes resulting in vomiting the food back up almost completely undigested.) I see your posts but how you are combining his food tother as a meal is also a question. She hasn’t eaten in weeks. He is in pain every time he eats. She was 39kg a few weeks ago and is now down to 35.5kg, she is not a happy bunny and the vet is talking about steroids which tbh we really, really want to avoid if possible. What more could I ask for. My experience with IBD has taught me that human medicine is much more specific than canine medicine (not a real newsflash, but, important nonetheless). We now know she was probably battling food sensitivities/allergies all along. We’re on a cancer drug now to help with the inflammation. Thank you for this insight. I will be reading it again and trying out some of your tips. “You don’t feel like eating when you have a fever. Thanks again!! IMO, each case in each individual is just that…individual. I will take some on board and hope that we make some progress. Our golden/shepherd mix has had IBD since she was a puppy; she is now 4 years old. Just fed her and she vomited. We have tried EVERYTHING. Unfortunately, there are not many absolutes. My 12 year old staffie cross rescue dog has just been diagnosed and I found your article helpful. This morning she was 39 lbs and barely recognizable. Digestive upsets can have a number of different causes and their treatments should be considered accordingly. However taken at minimum dosage it is effective and allows you to then experiment with diet. A good and healthy diet is not regarded highly enough in the canine world, and with IBD it really can be as simple as changing what they eat. Yes, almost as serious as cancer! Although I’m not a vet (nor played one on TV), I am sure that this is the correct diagnosis for Lily, a real sweet Shar-pei. (Jessie loved fresh cabbage juice! Its a tough road…. We figure that dogs have been doing this for thousands of years and there may be a good reason; so far it has not upset her stomach at all and may have helped. Initially, we thought the meds for the ear infection were causing her GI upset. If you notice any of these signs, you should make an appointment with your dog's vet. Formulated for dogs that suffer from IBD and related digestive problems, Purina provides a hydrolyzed protein supply, higher digestibility, and medium-chain triglycerides. Sometimes your vet will have you feed your dog isolated foods and have you monitor his reaction, in order to determine what’s causing diarrhea or vomiting. Once in awhile I would give her lactose free ice cream too, but, that was only when we were really kissing up to her because the sugar is not recommended for serious IBD dogs either. He is currently extremely ill as he had a bad reaction to the drug Imuran which has made him anemic. the immuno suppressants are cancer causing and the hills diet has msg and soy – so processed it can’t be healthy and she doesn’t like it. She is on half Metrogyl tablet a day was on 1 per day and is on ZD wet and dry food. Here are some common physiological causes of inappetence in dogs: Tooth pain/gum disease (these dogs will typically refuse harder foods but accept soft, home cooked meat, eggs and soup) Be extra wary of temperatures here, and have the dental work done asap. The food would sit in her belly and ferment because her body refused to digest it. Some things bother some people/animals sometimes and not others. It sells for $27.99, which to my way of thinking is small change when it comes to helping your senior dog to eat comfortably. diagnosed with IBD will receive a special diet as a part of the When you are giving your dog his/her veggies they should be either crushed very finely or juiced. And this morning, I did the last best thing I could: I made an appointment with our hospice veterinarian to come by the apartment this afternoon to end all of this suffering. Common symptoms of IBD in dogs include diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, nausea, and weight loss. But thank you for sharing your story. I use quinoa instead as it offers a bioavailable protein along w/ other valuable nutrients. IBD is a condition that involves inflammation of the walls of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. BTW, my dog has been off all medications for the last 9 months after taking him completely off any commercial dog food. My dog has the esinophillic kind which is one of the worst and a true food allergy. Correction to above, beef, lamb and chicken aren’t multi proteins rather they are proteins used excessively in dry processed foods hence the animal develops an intolerance. The vet was stunned at how quickly he showed improvement and while she wanted us to go for the biposy route, full credit to her as she has been supporting our path and is very happy with the results. Have you tried novel proteins (venison, duck, tuna etc)? She is on lead walk only 15 mins 2 – 3 times a day and hydro for the hips to build up the muscle around the ball and socket, plus slight hill walks if poss. I added juiced carrots or sweet potatoes to her diet as well as cabbage (Cabbage juice is supposed to be a great soother of inflamed bowels!) Dental Issues. More conrrrast, please! I used turkey with Jessie, as it is low in fat and extremely digestible. Your vet might even administer steroids but these should not be a long term solution. She was spayed at 9 months old after 2 really heavy seasons, one lasting 5 weeks and the second 7 weeks which culminated in open pyo. be easily be mistaken for a digestive disorder. and garlic (1 or 2 cloves). I hope that you have been able to obtain some helpful tips from what I have outlined for you here. Wondering whether Meterogyl will be enough to keep her well without side effects, going back to the Vets probably next week for a recheck. You can simply hide the pill in: a dab of peanut butter—please make sure that xylitol is not on the ingredient list! If anyone has any advice on this I would love to hear them! Any kind of chicken dog food or treats and he gets awful five bouts of liquid diarrhea for two days, then soft poop and won't eat for a week. If your dog is food motivated, this technique is the obvious choice. Bad Foods for Dogs with IBD A few foods should be avoided in the diet of a dog with IBD: Pork, beef and other red meats or derivates Milk and other dairy products, but lactose free products may be tolerated by the dog’s system It appears you have written this with the purpose of giving advice. One very important element to supplement is zinc, zinc is often not absorbed by IBD dogs at all and to make it accessible to them it should be supplemented in the form of zinc picolinate. During her treatment with the vet they did not put her on Predisnone or any other form of steroid as they have too many adverse reactions. Hope our experiences help someone else. After taking her to nearly a dozen generalists and specialists (it is easy to find canine gastroenterologists in Northern California, fortunately), we out of desperation filled a big syringe half with another dog’s poop (a dog friend who has a cast iron stomach), and half with water, and squirted it up her rectum. After all the tests and biopsy thru endoscope, diagnosed with IBD. I find if she does get mucous and diarrhea which happens when she is really bad, then kibble is best. provide the amount of fibers necessary for a good digestion. One day he loved it and the next day he couldn’t even look at it. That might be fine for their dog, but for my boy, he’s doing great , and has been for many years now. He has been through all the tests at the vets except the biopsy which involves a general anethestic which I wont put him through. My dog would probably be ok on the drug with the hills diet alone, but I am not happy with either. We are seein the vet again today and I just hope something can be done to help him….. She’s being very picky with what she’ll eat, and has always been intolerant to wheats/grains. Veterinary care was provided by Massey University Veterinary Hospital in NZ and was superb. We are looking at the theory that Dr Plechner expounds in “Pets at Risk” (that IBD dogs have naturally low cortisol levels and need supplementation in small amounts, as if it were a hormone supplement). The diet that the dog gets may be made at home or may be purchased in specialty stores. He’s been through papillomas, dermal heamgiosarcoma, and now full blown IBD. She’s on antibiotics and anti nausea tablets. My GSD was diagnosed after she had contracted Giardia in the rescue. MCT oil is an oil that used to be quite popular with body builders and is used at Sick Kids Hospital for children with bowel problems, as it is an oil that is easily absorbed into the system without any of the bad effects of a fat. My 3 yr old rottie has IBD. She was perfectly healthy — a muscled-up 85 lbs — this time last year. Try again in an hour or two – perhaps it is temporary discomfort. I have to keep an eye on his weight because he is now prone to get fat very quickly. I have a beautiful GSD that unfortunately in his latter years (he is 11 now) has developed IBD. We have had fantastic success with Purina HA (hydrolysed soy protein); Orijen 6 fish, pasta, tuna, salmon, venison, pumpkin, beans (the pasta, pumpkin and beans being really well cooked), raw human grade venison, baby food (in jars and consisting of pumpkin, sweetcorn, potatoes, sweet potatoes). Oh that’s absolutely awful, am heartbroken for you. rule out other possible problems and settle on IBD. Anyway, my dog is elderly (16) and has had IBD probably since she was little. My dog has Eosinophilic IBD identified via endosccopy – so is food allergic (similar to Crohn’s disease in humans). Dry food should never be an option for any animal, cat or dog. More than that, I hope your outcomes and prognoses are better. Alfalfa is available in tablets and powders too. I'm not sure what else to do with her. * please note that grapes are now determined to be toxic to dogs! Reasons for reduced or altered appetite can include the underlying condition itself (for example, heart or kidney disease, cancer, respiratory infections), medication side effects, stress, weakness, or a variety of other factors. He’s my heart and I fear he is wasting away. Is it safe to take him off this when you see improvment? Thank you for sharing in such a warm and effective way the trials and tribulations of living with IBD. I am now trying to manage this myself through diet and supplements. This dry dog food is totally vegetarian. Its been suggested at this stage to try venison, duck, goat, possum, rabbit, kangaroo, salmon, tuna, turkey, which are single proteins and things she’s never had before. She was on a drip for 2 weeks and slowly came right and starting eating HA, then the novel proteins and has been doing relatively well since. In order to get your dog to eat, don’t leave them alone and play with them, even if they don’t feel like doing so. He may never be the dog he was, and will never be “cured” but he is a reasonably healthy dog again and has good quality of life, we cant ask for more at this point. discuss this with your vet. fewer fats in the diet. If your dog will not eat for for more than a few days or acts sick in addition to fasting, then a vet visit is due. Best wishes to you and your dog .x. Thank you for this article. You put the dog food in the bottom, and it’s sealed airtight. Once again I would like to say that I hope that you have found some helpful information in this artice, but, that it is not recommended to replace a proper diagnosis and treatment plan from your veterinarian. and remove from his diet. I am interested in the different types of foods your dog is able to eat. A year ago he gained five pounds, stopped playing, was lethargic and slept non-stop. Bo was diagnosed last year, she’s 3, but she’s still not right, shes jus on 2 antibiotics a day and I have Buscopan to help soothe, but it’s not helping as much as I’d like it too. The reason I don’t do rice for my dog is it is basically an empty calorie. to supplement the dog’s water intake. Swollen or bleeding gums are often an indicator of more serious underlying issues. Encourage your dog to eat the appropriate food at the right times by putting down the proper amount of food at a regular time(s) each day and being patient. THis latest development of straining without success has me worried as well. I appreciate your sharing of your dog’s experience with IBD. He loves canned pumpkin, fresh fruit, and I give him green beans often. And she was so farty she could clear a gymnasium. A bland diet will case less swelling and irritation of the bowels. inflammatory bowel disease should include the fact that the pet will get As you may have figured by this time, I had a very special dog who was diagnosed with an extremely serious case of IBD. Typically, vets will not recommend red meats, Fresh veggies, which are immune system boosters and will Which can be tricky to get ahold of, but a good health food store should be able to get it for you.) I will try some of the suggested foods. Diet for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats, The Difference Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Using Limited Ingredient Cat Food for Allergic Cats, Feline IBD: Irritable Bowel Disease in Cats, Protein sources from fish, seafood, chicken or turkey. Thank you for writing this and sharing your story. This will depend on what type of diet that you’re feeding but Newfie’s don’t eat a ton of food a day. Cabbage that is shredded or cooked can cause gas as anyone who has ever had cabbage rolls can attest to, but fresh cabbage juice is recommended to soothe both IBD and peptic ulcers. We saw specialists. Now you will notice how difficult it is to find wheat free dog cookies the first time you try to find some. Blood work pretty normal. Was scoped and biopsied fairly early on because she was so sick (and bland diet of rice/chicken, raw diet didn’t help). There is an oil on the market that is called Essential Balance and it combines many of these oils together. I just didn’t recognize the signs and they were so minor at the time. Helps A LOT!! It is recommended to choose your fats wisely for a dog with digestive difficulties. I hate what Rockefeller and all the other corrupt entities have done, misleading the public, owning the media, taking over the medical schools, and propagandizing for their petrochemical/pharmaceutical poisons. He only eats hypoallergenic burns dry food as he cannot tolerate anything else. 1. For Jessie I used Quick Oats. The inflammatory bowel disease, also We did endoscopes and biopsies and more bloodwork. However, the meat must absolutely be human grade edible and contain absolutely no additives or preservatives. Wet food may cause diarrhea, but when purchasing the food, you need Some of the treats I might use to tempt her to eat her yucky supplements were natural source baby foods (no preservatives and no wheat for Jessie), her favourites were the sweet potatoe and meat flavours. As discussed by this post, he had a really severe bout of campylobactor earlier on in the year and since then I am unable to settle his tummy. Her diagnosis was a relief in that we finally knew what we were up against. I found myself a really good book on human bowel disease and I tried to apply as many of their suggestions as possible to help me construct a diet for Jessie. The BARF diet worked so well for him for about 3-4 years, and then his system just seemed to reject it. However, the vet will (It can be found in some health food stores and can also be ordered through pharmacies – it is not cheap though!). I did use grains with Jessie, but I did so because she couldn’t handle anything too rich and this helped to keep her diet somewhat bland. I have a 5 year old Siberian Husky that, in Oct 2012, was diagnosed with an overgrowth of a bacteria. Any help would be much appreciated, or if it was just a pointer in the right direction. Lost 2lbs in a few weeks which in a 10 lbs dog is a lot! (Warning though if they were in capsules they usually tasted horrible and so they would be hidden in something she really liked and not in her regular food as she was easily turned off of her food). 4. I watched $25,000 evaporate from savings. My dog has severe IBD and won't eat. She is now 3 and a half years old now and is magnificent. We have kept it somewhat under control with small doses of prednisone (NOT immunosuppressant), and Purina HA and small amounts of cooked pulverized cabbage (and nothing else). Their food. Now with Jessie she couldn’t even tolerate these fats so I had to resort to an oil called MCT oil (Medium Chain Triglyceride). (i.e., simple stress induced colitis may be treated with a few days of feeding rice and ground beef whereas a dog with serious IBD shouldn’t be fed rice at all.). Is he being treated by a vet and have you tried feeding him (with mushed up food) via syringe in to the mouth? Jessie also did not seem to have any trouble eating fresh fruit and she absolutely loved it! disease and may be aggravated by a number of foods. That was 4 1/2 months ago, and she has not had any lower bowel problems since. Dogs that are I would like to try l glutamine but not sure where to get it plus I have heard it is usually pork based which could be bad. One mistake that is very easy to make is to feed a balanced IBD friendly diet and then give conventional dog cookies. IBD can and should be diagnosed by a veterinarian so that you can get the guidance you need to make the right dietary and lifestyle changes for your dog. He’s just had x-rays and a blood screening because of intermittent diahorrea and we’re worried he has IBD – apparently his whole digestive system is very inflamed. But her basic diet now consists of baby rice cereal mixed with low sodium organic chicken broth. The vet recommended going to Washington State Vet School in Pullman, Wa. 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