Supplement to settle a dog's stomach?
Supplement to settle a dog's stomach?
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Rouleur

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7,264 posts

205 months

Monday 12th December 2011
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Jackson the Springer's had I think 3 periods of vomiting within the last 3 months or so with no obvious cause. Two lots weren't too bad but a few weeks ago it was combined with some diarrhea so I took him to the vet who diagnosed a stomach bug of some sort.

I was wondering whether there's something I can give him on a daily basis to help keep his stomach healthier, like people use fish oil for joints. He's been on Skinner's for years and other than this recent problem it's great stuff, but seeing as he's now about 9 years old maybe I should move on to their senior mix?

Cheers

tenex

1,010 posts

184 months

Monday 12th December 2011
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I've had Springers/Cockers for longer than I care to remember and have never had any longterm gut problems. They have been fed everything and anything along with all the "tasties" they pick up on a daily basis.
They get fed what they are fed whether they are 6 or 16 and I have had no complaints so far.
I know this goes against the latest thinking but I find it works. I can honestly say that I know many owners of probably hundreds of spaniels that think the same.
IMO the MaRacketeers have done a really good job.
OP is perhaps your dog finding a source of "tasties"?

Dennis99

308 posts

179 months

Monday 12th December 2011
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I have a lab and a lurcher and used to have a springer cross.
I swear by a dessert spoon of bio yoghurt after each meal, I feed twice daily.

It doesn't stop depraved eating unfortunately, my lab is a sod for it!

SPR2

3,207 posts

212 months

Monday 12th December 2011
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'Rennies' my vet recommended( old school vet) for an upset stomach.
I have my 12 year old on Chudley Classic a chicken a rice with a small spoonful of tinned food.

Rouleur

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7,264 posts

205 months

Monday 12th December 2011
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He only grabs some 'tasties' (good word for them!) very occasionally as I keep my eyes open for him sniffing around them, but I suspect that the problem a few eeks ago was caused by a left over kebab or similar he came across in the village one morning...

I'll try adding yogurt once he's eating again, that makes a lot of sense.

Thanks!

Jasandjules

71,129 posts

245 months

Tuesday 13th December 2011
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Change his diet to raw meat?

Charcoal tablets also help!??

RB Will

10,352 posts

256 months

Wednesday 14th December 2011
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Try feeding a fishy food maybe. It certainly works with my dog. She normally has lamb kibble but whenever her back end gets a bit loose I switch to feed her the salmon kibble and after 1 meal she is back to solid and pickupable again. Food is Arden Grange.

Rouleur

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7,264 posts

205 months

Wednesday 14th December 2011
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Couple of interesting ideas these, I'll look in to them.