Low Residue Dog Food

Has you ever had your vet recommend that you put your dog on a low residue dog food?

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 03:43:21 +0000

I took my 11 week old pup to the vet today and they recommended I put him on Iam’s Low Residue Puppy dog food.
He has been having some problems with very soft stool and diarrhea. They think perhaps that he has a sensitive GI track and it is not absorbing the nutrients in his dog food.
I have been feeding him "California Natural Lamb and Rice food for Puppies" since his last bout of diarrhea almost a month ago. He was doing great on it but for some reason it started up again a few days ago and Pepto (they told me to give him some yesterday) did not really help very much.
The only problem with the Iam’s is that it is extremely expensive. They only make an 8 lb. bag in the puppy formula and it was over .50 a pound. There is no way I can continue to feed him that after this first bag. The "California Natural" is about .50 per pound for a large bag and it is a good quality food.
Does anyone know of any other dog food that may help ease GI irritation that is less expensive?
I want to give him the best but I can’t afford to feed him the Iam’s forever.
Let me know if you have any suggestions. Or if your dog has had to be on the Iam’s before and for how long. The vets said he may not have to be on it permanently, but at this point there is no way to tell. We have to wait and see.
Thank you!

what are some low residue foods for dogs.not necessarally found in comercially bought dog foods?

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 06:56:07 +0000

vomiting dog was told by vet to consume a low residue diet for awhile. I don’t want to run out and buy food for just a couple of days and would rather give him people food that is low residue.

Looking for a GOOD dog food for a 9yr.old over weight basset that has been eating Eukanuba Low Residue.?

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:21:36 +0000

Our 9yr old over weight basset has been eating Eukanuba Low Residue canned and dry food for 2 yrs.She was put on this food by the Vet to help control her weight. This product’s production is very inconsistant in moisture. Sometimes the canned is VERY dry and sometimes OK. We have to buy this food from our Vet. and eventhough she will eat it, we have doubts about it’s nutritional value, not to mention the inconvience and over-price. Since she was put on this food many new dog foods have come on the market. We think that some, or at least one ,of them would surpass her present food in consistancy and nutritional value. We just don’t know which one to consider. Her stomach is sensitive and she does have minor skin issues.Remember that she has a weight problem. We have to use both canned and dry mixed together since feeding her only dry after so many years isn’t an option. This is serious stuff, so please send only serious answers please.
She has hypothyroidism(under active) and is given thyrosin 2xs a day. Sensitive stomach- vomiting bile when her stomach is empty for too long. Treatment for that is metacloprimide2xs a day before meals and a Tums 3xs a day.
She’s already been through the Science Diet WDand RD. Didn’t work for weight loss and her skin was a real mess! Sores and very dry.Science Diet isn’t a choice.

Low residdue dog food?

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 08:34:37 +0000

My dog’s stomach is sensitve, and hge can only eat low residue food. he eats iams low reisdue food we get from the vet but the vet said its not really good for him. We also found out iams is a cruel dog food comapany in a magazine ( the torture tesating dogs…..its horriblei hate it) but do you know any dog food brands that have low residue natural food besides iams and eukanuba.

Suggestions for dog with chronic digestive problems (diarrhea)?

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 02:32:24 +0000

She has only eaten high-quality food. I started her with Canidae, then I switched to California Natural since that has fewer ingredients and is therefore supposed to be easier on dogs’ stomachs, but the problem didn’t go away. Then I stopped giving her treats (so that the California Natural was the ONLY thing she was eating), but that didn’t help. I’ve had a few different vets check her out, and she is otherwise completely healthy. (No parasites or anything like that.) Her current vet wants to put her on Eukanaba Low Residue or Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d, but I don’t consider either of those to be good quality food. And I’m not prepared to try raw food diets or anything extreme like that. The next step would be expensive tests (bloodwork, x-rays, etc.). Does anybody have any other suggestions? Help!

Best Treats for dog who always has diarrhea?

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 03:43:24 +0000

I have had my 7 month old Jack Russell since she was 6wks old. She has had diarrhea since we have owned her and have spent lots of money on vet bills trying to find the root of the problem. Turns out she will have diarrhea the rest of her life due to an improperly developed small/large intestine. She is also on a diet of Low Residue by Eukanuba.

Due to her problem I am limited to the types of treats I can give her because they make it worse. I have tried Science Diet Jerky Treats, Iams and Eukanuba, Busy Bones, Dingos, Jumbones, etc. All make her sick. Does anyone have any idea of some treats homemade/store/or online that she might be able to eat without her diarrhea getting worse?

Natural Balance Ultra Premium little slice Formula Food, 12.5-pound bag

Dog Lover — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:03:43 +0000

Same as Ultra Formula, made specifically for small dogs and puppies
Tested in a variety of environments and situations, all with excellent results
No artificial preservatives, flavors, colors or bleached ingredients

In response to our small breed dog owners requests, we now offer two of our most popular dog formulas in a smaller kibble! Dick Van Patten’s natural balance Original Ultra small chunks Ultra Premium dry dog food and Dick Van Patten’s natural balance LID Limited Ingredient Diet small bites Potato & Duck dry dog food made especially for small breeds and puppies! Look for small bits Logo on these special bags! Available in a 12.5 bag.

Natural Balance Ultra Premium Small Bite Formula Food, 12.5-Pound Bag

ProActive Health Adult Dog MiniChunks, 20-pound

Dog Lover — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:03:56 +0000

Enriched with antioxidants to help maintain a strong immune system
Recommended for adult dogs
100% complete and balanced nutrition, no fillers or artificial preservatives
Builds strong firm muscles with protein coming from chicken and egg

Iams ProActive Health MiniChunks help build strong, firm muscles with protein coming from chicken and egg, along with seven essential nutrients to nourish the heart. Enriched with antioxidants to help maintain a strong immune system, they are also a gentle fiber source to support your dog’s ability to absorb nutrients. Crunchy kibbles scrub your dog’s teeth with every bite to reduce plaque and tartar that can lead to bad breath. Vet recommended, this premium dog food is 100% complete and balanced, without fillers or artificial preservatives.

ProActive Health Adult Dog MiniChunks, 20-pound

Pedigree Meaty Ground Dinner Variety Pack (minced chicken, minced beef) food for dogs, 13.2-ounce cans (Pack of 24)

Dog Lover — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:03:26 +0000

Hearty, healthy and tasty – these meaty recipes are equipped with the beef or chicken dog lover.
Optimal levels of oil and minerals to nourish skin and coat.
Highly digestible, so nutrients are easily absorbed.

Pedigree Choice Cuts in gravy food for dogs with beef is formulated to meet the nutritional, established by the AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles for maintenance.

Pedigree Meaty Ground Dinner Variety Pack (Chopped Chicken, Chopped Beef) Food for Dogs, 13.2-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)

Hypoallergenic Dog Food to keep Your Dog Healthy and balanced

Dog Lover — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:03:32 +0000

In case your dog is suffering from food allergies, you ought to think about switching from your standard brand to a hypoallergenic dog food. These types of foods are less likely to cause intestinal distress or even skin allergies, that will let your dog to live a healthier and happier life.

Symptoms of dog food allergies include digestive issues, such as diarrhea and also vomiting, and skin agitation. Your dog might be allergic to one particular or far more ingredients, such as beef, dairy products, chicken, corn, eggs, soy, wheat, and also yeast. Unlike hypoallergenic dog food producers, most widespread pet food companies make their foods with chemical compounds, preservatives, dyes, and also flavorings.

Unfortunately, to find the hypoallergenic dog food that functions very best for your pet, you are going to possibly must go through a trial-and-error method to determine which ingredient your dog is allergic to. You will must start by eliminating items one by one to see which ingredient is triggering an allergic reaction.

Beef, soy, and corn are widespread causes of allergies, so it’s best to begin eliminating these ingredients from your pet’s diet plan initial. When the signs and symptoms tend not to go away, you ought to try foods without the other widespread ingredients that pets are allergic to, such as soy and artificial flavorings and preservatives.

In order to be sure that your food experiment functions, you ought to preserve a diary to track how the changes are affecting your dog and be sure your pet is not eating table scraps or other food items. It may be that your dog may be allergic to far more than one particular issue, so you might must experiment by adding or removing far more than one particular ingredient.

When you’ve got established exactly what your dog is allergic to, you are going to have a wide variety of hypoallergenic dog foods to select from. Hypoallergenic pet food is usually produced with better quality ingredients and also will not have the fillers employed in typical pet foods. Many of those companies use lamb, bison, or even venison and rice or oats instead of corn, which are deemed gentler in your dog’s stomach.

You’ll be able to purchase your new hypoallergenic dog food from the vet or even pet niche shops, but if you would like the largest variety to select from then look online. The other benefit to purchasing online is the fact that you will get to examine the ingredients and also compare in between a lot of other brands. And most online pet food businesses give totally free shipping when purchasing these kinds of foods.

Should you tend not to like the hypoallergenic dog food alternatives offered, you’ll be able to decide on to create your personal. There’s a variety of recipes offered online or in specialty pet books. Generating your personal hypoallergenic pet food enables you far more top quality manage with all the ingredients utilised. Whether or not you choose to create your personal hypoallergenic dog food or buy it from the store, these kinds of foods can help your dog live a standard, wholesome, allergy-free life.

Do your dog a favor, start feeding a Hypo-allergenic Pet Food now. You’ll start to see a healthier, happier dog in days! Now that I know what a distinction it makes in the top quality of their lives, I can not go back. And my dogs are really happy about that! Find out far more in regards to the healthiest dog food for your beloved pet. He’s man’s best buddy, let’s start treating him that way.