Question:
We have had a dog for nine years -- a wonderful, gentle intelligent Shepherd mix. We found her when she was 1-1/2 years old, and since that time we have struggled with her sensitive intestinal tract.For more than two years, she was on Tylan regularly to control chronic diarrhea. She improved slowly to the point where she had only episodic outbreaks, but they were severe, her stool often containing mucous and, at times, even a little blood. After testing her thoroughly, our vet suggested Imodium AD, which did stop the diarrhea, but side effects included nausea and vomiting within an hour of taking the medicine. The dog was miserable, and it usually took several doses over two to three days before things would settle down.Then someone told us to try pumpkin, straight out of the can. It's been miraculous! It stops her diarrhea, usually with the first serving. She eats it eagerly and ceases acting distressed within a very short period of time. We've been using it now for almost a year, keeping a can on hand for
K.S., Virginia Beach, Va Sep 03, 2006
Answer:
Both dogs and cats suffer from colitis and irritable bowel syndrome, and have bouts of cramps and diarrhea. Others become constipated because they develop a weak magacolon or also suffer from inflammation of the upper digestive tract. Food allergies, in part due to what is called leaky-bowel syndrome, can also develop.A high-fiber, whole food like pumpkin has given great relief to many dogs and cats. Alternative sources of natural fiber include mashed lima beans, oatmeal and psyllium husks.
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