Chipper + Cat Food = Ick! Ick! Ick!

[Queen of Poop]

I'm really glad to read that Chipper appears to be on the mend. I had to stop giving Sasha rawhide treats earlier this year. She got the same reaction, vomiting and dirreah. She's not had them in over 6 months now and is doing just fine.

[ramanth]

Thanks everyone.

He's still having diarreha but it's not explosive or bloody. He turned his nose up to breakfast but I think he's just really tired of the prescription Eukanuba that MSU sent home with us. I mixed in a little Canidae and he started to eat.

He's also been having some stinky farts. Phew! Making my eyes water.

[lizbud]

Poor Chipper. Tummy problems are no fun at all. I do hope he continues
to improve day by day.

[Cincy'sMom]

Sorry to hear Chipper is having more issues, but hope he continues to improve.

My BIL's dog has allergies to just about everything. His girlfriend mixes up oatmeal and bakes it for him into cookies...I don't think it is anything but the oatmeal, and he loves it. I'll see if I can find out exactly how she does it, as it might be a treat for Chipper.

[sabies]

I hope you find some good foods that Chipper and his stomach like. Feel better Chipper!

[Cinder & Smoke]

He's also been having some stinky farts.
Phew!
Making my eyes water.

Stinky Phartz ...

A sure sign someone's visited the Hunter's Deli across the road ...
and partaken of some *fresh* Deer Burgers.

Happie Howly Daze!!

[Pam]

Thanks everyone.
He's also been having some stinky farts. Phew! Making my eyes water.

Maybe you can slip him a Bean-o! Seriously, I am wondering if there is something like that for dogs with such problems. I'm sorry to hear that his tummy has not completely settled down. Then again, he has come a long way from the sick little boy he was not long ago. I give Bella and Ripley bully sticks occasionally. They love them and they last forever. Bella is a voracious chewer and it takes her ages to finish one.

[ramanth]

Maybe you can slip him a Bean-o! Seriously, I am wondering if there is something like that for dogs with such problems. I'm sorry to hear that his tummy has not completely settled down. Then again, he has come a long way from the sick little boy he was not long ago. I give Bella and Ripley bully sticks occasionally. They love them and they last forever. Bella is a voracious chewer and it takes her ages to finish one.

LOL Pam! I know! There you go...something you can invent.

Actually, the stinkies are subsiding and now if we smell a little gas, we know it's time for a bathroom break.

His diarreha is all gone and he's back to his chipper and food devouring self. Despite him giving us the "eyes", we gave him no treats and spent a lovely holiday with no ill after effects.

Thanks for the info on the bully sticks. Kia and Chipper are also voracious chewers and we have been hesitant spending $11 on something that might be gone in mere minutes.

He did get to spend a short time at the Bark Park on Christmas Day. He sorta came when we called and unfortunately was attacked by a husky mix. He's okay though and it didn't seem to faze him. He kept greeting others and played hard with a young GSD and a Toller. He just ran and ran and ran.

He starts obedience school on January 10th.

[mugsy]

Hey Kimmy, next time you come down, we have Bully Sticks at the store for $3.99. Glad that the gas has subsided.

[ramanth]

Sweet Molly! I'll let Andy know.

We got a lot of PetSmart gift cards from the family, so we just may indulge in the mean time. Will be sure to read and make sure it is a true bully stick and made in the States.

The Canidae is almost gone, so I'll be picking up a bag of Solid Gold soon. They've been on the SeaMeal since the 11th and seem to really like it.

[cyber-sibes]

Sounds like you are slowly closing in on the problems(s)! You can open an enzyme capsule & sprinkle the powder on Chipper's food to help with digestive problems too. Enzymes really do help. good to hear he's playing with others & has a good attitude - can't wait to meet that sweet boy!

[mugsy]

Kimmy, our Bullys are made of nothing but beef tendon, so they are completely digestable...so when you ask, make sure you ask them to verify that they are all natural and if they say they don't make them, tell them to call the store and talk to Mike! I'm glad the Seameal is working! I'll let Mike know.

[anna_66]

So glad to hear you all had a enjoyable holiday with no problems
I hope he's on the mend and all these problems will be behind you soon!

And I agree...can't wait to meet that boy of yours!

[ramanth]

Just wanted to say that Chipper is doing great!

We found that Soldan's carries a lot of nice natural treats including bully sticks for not too bad of a cost.

We switched to the Solid Gold over New Years and so far so good. Nice poops, no vomiting, and no lack in appetite. He eats like every meal will be his last.

His energy level is through the roof. We have to put him in a time out frequently to give Kia a break and have been walking him with a backpack with light weights in it to try and tire him out.

We limit the amount of treats he gets. We use Zuke's for training and Old Mother Hubbard brand for everyday treats. No reprecussions from those.

So it seems like we got his sensitve tummy issue under control. Hopefully the switch to Solid Gold will ease Kia's itchies.

[anna_66]

That's wonderful to hear Kim. I'm so glad that the new food and treats are making him feel better (maybe a little too much better eh).
Hope the new food works just as well for Kia.