Raw Feeding

Comment by Dianne cook on March 19, 2013 at 11:45pm

Hello Rita and thanks for welcoming me. My Irish boy is appro 36kgs and large boy, not over weight and as I said for the very first time he looks a picture of health. My Irish litter sisters are approx 22kgs and are at the other end of the scale and quite petite. Would you be able Rita to give me your opinion of giving bones to my boy as he has had GDV :0( I don't want to sound like a worry wort.
Many thanks Rita I apreciate your help. Dianne and Irish.

Comment by Rita Wilson on March 20, 2013 at 6:15am

Dianne I give bones to Rosco and he has chronic bloat. I give him lamb necks something big for him to naw on. I cannot give chicken with bone as that protein always makes him fill with gas. Is your boy a gulper?.As a general rule, avoid bones of a size that will tempt the dog to swallow them without chewing. 

Comment by Teresa Jones on March 22, 2013 at 5:01am

Rita have you tried a a probiotic in his food although Murfee wasn't bloating he did suffer with wind but after a week of Optibac in his food his stools were firm and he doesn't suffer with wind any more.  Optibac for bowel calm  is for human consumption and was recommended by Ainsworth homeopathic chemist i order it from the internet.  He can eat anything now even a bit of our food stools always firm and no wind give it a try!

Comment by Teresa Jones on March 22, 2013 at 5:05am

Sorry forgot to mention Murfee also gulps his food

Comment by Rita Wilson on March 22, 2013 at 5:33am

Hi Teresa yes I've tried probiotics but haven't heard of the Optibac. His gas is mostly brought on my neurological stress. If there's a situation he isn't happy with he will start to fill with gas. Can take hrs for him to subside. Worked with a Homeopathic and a few different vets. Activated Charcoal is the only thing that gives him some relief. His stomach is stapled.He can go a month without any bloats then something triggers it and he could have a few bad days.

Comment by Jennie Benstead on March 22, 2013 at 9:43am

Hi has any one thought of trying the herb Slippery Elm...it is very good for digestion and can be added to their food....just a thought..:0)

Comment by Rita Wilson on March 22, 2013 at 9:47am

Yes Jennie we have tried slippery elm :). We have him on a fish hypoallergenic diet and it does have herbs, remedies to help with digestion. He also gets organ meat. He can't manage anything different and through the years this is the best diet that suits him. 

Comment by Teresa Jones on March 22, 2013 at 11:25am

Sorry to hear all that must be terribly worrying for you and sounds like you've spent alot of time (and money i guess) trying to sort it out best wishes to poor little Rosco at least he has an owner that is willing to try lots of alternatives and not just conventional meds

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