Jo Harker wrote 05/12/2009 11:15 PM Sensitive Tummy #239524 - 05/12/2009 11:15 PM
Jo Harker Webboard User Reg: 10-24-2008 Posts: 921 Loc: Indiana Offline	I have gradually got Lucy (rescue who had severe Giardia) eating raw meat -- no bones yet. I plan on feeding her one of the Honest Kitchen Brands -- either Thrive or Force as it has 1/2 the fat as Thrive and may be easier on her digestive tract. She does have some intestinal damage or inflammation due to the Giardia. Very loose stools when stressed, still a little gassy, etc. I have been giving her probiotics since her antibiotic regimen and she is doing much better with her "poops". Any suggestions for adding to the HK so I can cut the HK servings in half and save money AND protect intestines from working hard? I may not give her bones at first. I am taking her tummy very slowly! Yay for Lucy, she is finally getting a tune up. Look! I DO fit in the bag.
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Michael_Wise wrote 05/12/2009 11:27 PM Re: Sensitive Tummy [Re: Jo Harker ] #239525 - 05/12/2009 11:27 PM
Michael_Wise Webboard User Reg: 07-10-2006 Posts: 4454 Loc: Arkansas Offline	What else are you feeding other than meat right now? Just meat alone could make for a loose stool, gassy dog. Also, I don't really consider bones, especially softer ones like chicken backs, really all that hard on a dogs stomach. Not any harder than any other new, foreign to the dog, food. Either way, you can add any meat or RMB to Honest Kitchen that you would like.:smile: THK gives directions on how to add meat or RMB's to the food.
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Michael_Wise wrote 05/12/2009 11:33 PM Re: Sensitive Tummy [Re: Michael_Wise ] #239526 - 05/12/2009 11:33 PM
Michael_Wise Webboard User Reg: 07-10-2006 Posts: 4454 Loc: Arkansas Offline	"Half to one cup of extra meat or other ingredients may be mixed in with each cup of food, once hydrated." http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/products/dog-food-feeding-guide.shtml I've never been able to figure out how to measure out a cup of chicken backs, so someone else will have to chime in there.
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Debbie High wrote 05/12/2009 11:45 PM Re: Sensitive Tummy [Re: Michael_Wise ] #239527 - 05/12/2009 11:45 PM
Debbie High Webboard User Reg: 01-03-2003 Posts: 704 Loc: Offline	Sounds like you're doing a good job taking care of this girl. I would try adding more bones and a couple tablespoons canned pumpkin. IME meat alone for several meals can make for some pretty loose poop. What a cute face she has!! Glad she's doing better. Giardia is no fun. Edited by Debbie High (05/12/2009 11:49 PM) Edit reason: add something
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Mike Bellemare wrote 05/13/2009 01:42 AM Re: Sensitive Tummy [Re: Debbie High ] #239530 - 05/13/2009 01:42 AM
Mike Bellemare Webboard User Reg: 11-20-2008 Posts: 157 Loc: greater denver, co Offline	I've heard of slippery elm and aloe water to help with delicate tummy...im actually using it on my boxer and it seems to work
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Jo Harker wrote 05/13/2009 03:12 AM Re: Sensitive Tummy [Re: Mike Bellemare ] #239531 - 05/13/2009 03:12 AM
Jo Harker Webboard User Reg: 10-24-2008 Posts: 921 Loc: Indiana Offline	Sorry for the misconception. Lucy eats kibble -- high quality kibble -- and has meat (small pieces) in the evening while I am cooking. She is handling the meat well. Her poops definitely appear better with red meat added to diet as well as high quality probiotics. HK-- I was hoping I could cut the serving in half, in that Lucy would eat 2/3 c of HK, so I would use 1/3 c HK and 1/3 c meat. Oh yes, chicken backs or necks I would consider giving her after moving her to a meat only diet on the HK, but no other bones. I don't know how much damage the Giardia cysts have done to her intestines.  Quote: Mike Bellemare I've heard of slippery elm and aloe water to help with delicate tummy...im actually using it on my boxer and it seems to work Thanks. I think the Health Food Store has both.  Quote: Debbie High Sounds like you're doing a good job taking care of this girl....What a cute face she has!! Glad she's doing better. Giardia is no fun. Thanks, Debbie! Look! I DO fit in the bag.
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Melissa Hoyer wrote 05/13/2009 06:50 AM Re: Sensitive Tummy [Re: Jo Harker ] #239532 - 05/13/2009 06:50 AM
Melissa Hoyer Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2005 Posts: 1340 Loc: SE Michigan Offline	What about using ground RMBs? This is what I have to do with my German Shepherd who has EPI (digestive disorder). I can buy all sorts of stuff that is ground and she doesn't have any trouble with it. Oma's Pride, Bravo and others offer this type of product.
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Jo Harker wrote 05/13/2009 11:52 AM Re: Sensitive Tummy [Re: Melissa Hoyer ] #239580 - 05/13/2009 11:52 AM
Jo Harker Webboard User Reg: 10-24-2008 Posts: 921 Loc: Indiana Offline	That is a thought. I am a worrywort with Lucy. Hambone...he grew up eating mice, rabbit, and squirrel, and deer -- as well as kibble. He has a solid stomach. (He's my big strong boy!) Lucy is my little fragile flower... Look! I DO fit in the bag.
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