Torsion/bloat/trapped wind - Exclusively Setters2024-03-28T09:31:20Zhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/torsionbloattrapped-wind?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A520528&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI hope he gets better soon...…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-04-13:865021:Comment:5415312011-04-13T13:47:57.982ZCatherine Carterhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CatherineCarter
I hope he gets better soon....if it is gluten intolerance even the smallest biscuit might trigger loose bloody stools. His system has to be completely clear of wheat before he gets completely recovered!
I hope he gets better soon....if it is gluten intolerance even the smallest biscuit might trigger loose bloody stools. His system has to be completely clear of wheat before he gets completely recovered! I spoke to the vet yesterday…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-04-13:865021:Comment:5414892011-04-13T07:51:25.487ZChristine Kenthttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/ChristineKent
I spoke to the vet yesterday and she said normally its ok for dogs to eat grass but while this is going on with him she has told me not to let him eat it which is very very difficult as you can imagine. He is on the Hills I/D for a few more days and I am giving him snacks of pieces of chicken rather than any biscuits at the moment. His poos are normal now and I just have to keep an eye on him. If he vomits again the vet has told me to ring her and we shall take it from there. Thanks for your…
I spoke to the vet yesterday and she said normally its ok for dogs to eat grass but while this is going on with him she has told me not to let him eat it which is very very difficult as you can imagine. He is on the Hills I/D for a few more days and I am giving him snacks of pieces of chicken rather than any biscuits at the moment. His poos are normal now and I just have to keep an eye on him. If he vomits again the vet has told me to ring her and we shall take it from there. Thanks for your help. What we did with my dog ( and…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-04-12:865021:Comment:5412132011-04-12T17:36:29.504ZCatherine Carterhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CatherineCarter
What we did with my dog ( and this was in the eighties, they may have a test now!) was to stop feeding him any kind of wheat biscuits. We switched his diet to tripe or chicken or fish and rice.( very well cooked rice!) His stools became normal after about two weeks. He used to have a noisy stomach usually first thing in the morning, and I used to stop this instantly by feeding him a bit of cheese or a spoonful of yogurt. I don't recall him vomitting. He stayed off wheat for the rest of his…
What we did with my dog ( and this was in the eighties, they may have a test now!) was to stop feeding him any kind of wheat biscuits. We switched his diet to tripe or chicken or fish and rice.( very well cooked rice!) His stools became normal after about two weeks. He used to have a noisy stomach usually first thing in the morning, and I used to stop this instantly by feeding him a bit of cheese or a spoonful of yogurt. I don't recall him vomitting. He stayed off wheat for the rest of his life. He lived to nearly 15 and was very healthy apart from this. By the way at this time of year my dogs tend to eat couch grass in the paddock and then throw up... They sort of purge themselves. It is not alarming in anyway. how do I test for gluten into…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-04-12:865021:Comment:5409272011-04-12T14:42:45.106ZChristine Kenthttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/ChristineKent
how do I test for gluten intolerance? Did your dog vomit a lot?
how do I test for gluten intolerance? Did your dog vomit a lot? No my vet hasnt checked those…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-04-12:865021:Comment:5412692011-04-12T14:42:05.107ZChristine Kenthttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/ChristineKent
No my vet hasnt checked those things but has given me a pot and if there is blood in his stools again to take a sample into them. He has tablets zitac at the moment. He was in the vets for 3 nights and wasn't sick at all. I picked him up yesterday morning and this afternoon he has been sick - yellow watery. The other thing is he keeps wanting to eat grass all the time at the moment and Ive been told by the vet not to let him do that so have to keep him in. His poo is normal and no blood at the…
No my vet hasnt checked those things but has given me a pot and if there is blood in his stools again to take a sample into them. He has tablets zitac at the moment. He was in the vets for 3 nights and wasn't sick at all. I picked him up yesterday morning and this afternoon he has been sick - yellow watery. The other thing is he keeps wanting to eat grass all the time at the moment and Ive been told by the vet not to let him do that so have to keep him in. His poo is normal and no blood at the moment. Blood isnt always present. I had a dog many years ago wh…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-04-08:865021:Comment:5370372011-04-08T14:28:44.570ZCatherine Carterhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CatherineCarter
I had a dog many years ago who suffered with bloody stools and this was due to a gluten intolerance. Once we got the right diagnosis and I changed his diet , it never recurred. Have you tested Riley for gluten intolerance?
I had a dog many years ago who suffered with bloody stools and this was due to a gluten intolerance. Once we got the right diagnosis and I changed his diet , it never recurred. Have you tested Riley for gluten intolerance? Hi Christine
Very sorry to he…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-04-08:865021:Comment:5370872011-04-08T13:45:44.483ZSusan Stonehttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SwissSusan
<p>Hi Christine</p>
<p>Very sorry to hear about your worries with Riley. I have known dogs with bloody diarrhoea (in all breeds) and most were suffering from intestinal disease of some kind.</p>
<p>I assume you have done all the usual checks on Riley at he vet's to rule out obvious problems as worms, giardia, other nasty bugs? How about pancreatitis?</p>
<p>If you feel at loss as where to turn to, maybe you could get in touch with one of the health coordinators from the uk breed clubs and/or…</p>
<p>Hi Christine</p>
<p>Very sorry to hear about your worries with Riley. I have known dogs with bloody diarrhoea (in all breeds) and most were suffering from intestinal disease of some kind.</p>
<p>I assume you have done all the usual checks on Riley at he vet's to rule out obvious problems as worms, giardia, other nasty bugs? How about pancreatitis?</p>
<p>If you feel at loss as where to turn to, maybe you could get in touch with one of the health coordinators from the uk breed clubs and/or with the breeder.</p>
<p>Wishing you all he best</p>
<p>Susan</p> My dog Riley has had a lot of…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-04-07:865021:Comment:5361732011-04-07T07:41:12.223ZChristine Kenthttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/ChristineKent
My dog Riley has had a lot of stomach problems since he was a pup and he is now 2. He gets bloody stools and very bad wind. I change his food and just when I think the food suits him he gets it again. Has your dog suffered with bloody stools?
My dog Riley has had a lot of stomach problems since he was a pup and he is now 2. He gets bloody stools and very bad wind. I change his food and just when I think the food suits him he gets it again. Has your dog suffered with bloody stools? Hi there,
We found that Winde…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-04-06:865021:Comment:5356002011-04-06T18:04:28.409ZGarrech and Canaganhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/GarrechandCanagan
<p>Hi there,</p>
<p>We found that Windeeze capsules worked well and we also advised to give a Zantac tablet ½hr before every meal. When we got a bloat attack we usually gave him a Windeeze tablet and rubbed his tum until he either belched or tried to vomit which brought up the air.</p>
<p>I've heard of several people feeding their dog raw chicken with good effect but I always worried about the possibility of the chicken being off if not handled and stored with great care. We fed him on a…</p>
<p>Hi there,</p>
<p>We found that Windeeze capsules worked well and we also advised to give a Zantac tablet ½hr before every meal. When we got a bloat attack we usually gave him a Windeeze tablet and rubbed his tum until he either belched or tried to vomit which brought up the air.</p>
<p>I've heard of several people feeding their dog raw chicken with good effect but I always worried about the possibility of the chicken being off if not handled and stored with great care. We fed him on a hypoallergenic diet with fresh rice. We stopped using any form of kibble which aggravated the problem even when fed well moistened.</p> It is not only IS who suffer…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-03-26:865021:Comment:5226892011-03-26T11:28:42.046ZLois McCulloughhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LoisMcCullough
It is not only IS who suffer from GDV there are many many deep chested dogs with this problem to name a couple Flat Coat Retrievers, GS etc. I am quite sure there is a large amount of research currently being carried out to determine whether it is hereditary or a lifestyle illness as with so many human illnesses. In the meantime all we can do is protect our beautiful Reds in the best possible way.
It is not only IS who suffer from GDV there are many many deep chested dogs with this problem to name a couple Flat Coat Retrievers, GS etc. I am quite sure there is a large amount of research currently being carried out to determine whether it is hereditary or a lifestyle illness as with so many human illnesses. In the meantime all we can do is protect our beautiful Reds in the best possible way.