Suitable diet for IBS......

[L&M]

I have a 5 yr old smooth fox terrier that has had intermittent digestive issues has recently been diagnosed with IBS.

Our vet has recommended a high fibre diet for him, such as the Hills digestive or Royal canin version, which are very expensive.

Another other cheaper recommendations from people that have dogs with the same issue?

Whenever I do a Google search numerous brands come up but when you read the small print, none seem to be specifically for IBS sufferers.

I would rather a kibble as prefer it for dental hygiene, but would consider other options if it makes him more comfortable.

Thanks

 

[splashgirl45]

If you go into www.allaboutdogfood.co.uk. and put in your dogs details it comes up with foods starting with the best, if you then click on filters there is one for dijestion so click that and it comes up with the sensitive dogs foods… it’s a good site to use

 

[L&M]

Thanks, have been on there, including the digestive issues section, but can't find a section for high fibre other than trawling through all the foods and looking at composition. Also IBS doesn't come up under conditions, unless I am using it wrong (which is always possible )!

 

[MyBoyChe]

I was recommended Chappie complete dry food for one of mine, by my most trusted vet. It definitely help my ESS who needed a high fibre diet

 

[L&M]

Yes I have also been told chappie kibble is another option - the only worry I have is that the All about dog food site does not give it very good reviews, but certainly more my budget. Is it the standard chicken one you use? It does say high in dietary fibre and low fat so definitely along the right lines.

Thanks

 

[splashgirl45]

Yes I have also been told chappie kibble is another option - the only worry I have is that the All about dog food site does not give it very good reviews, but certainly more my budget. Is it the standard chicken one you use? It does say high in dietary fibre and low fat so definitely along the right lines.

Thanks

I don’t think ibs would be mentioned in AADF but it does give a list of sensitive type foods and approx costing .. I wouldnt worry too much about the composition of Chappie as many people on here swear by it for dogs with sensitive dijestion. Why not try it? You can always add a topper like tuna, sardines, or a wet food pouch so he gets a bit more protein

 

[Equibrit]

Ever tried Acidophilus and pectin capsules ? The problem I had was with a GSP. The amount of fibre needed to keep her stool firm was causing weight gain. (Unusual for GSP!) So now she gets less food and 1/2 a capsule of Acidophilus/Pectin and all is good.

 

[MyBoyChe]

I always feed the chicken one, just my preference and it certainly made a difference to my springer. Id definitely try it as an option before you go down the very expensive route

 

[L&M]

Ever tried Acidophilus and pectin capsules ? The problem I had was with a GSP. The amount of fibre needed to keep her stool firm was causing weight gain. (Unusual for GSP!) So now she gets less food and 1/2 a capsule of Acidophilus/Pectin and all is good.

Will do some research, thanks

 

[Clarabel]

I have been using Hills zd dry with some tinned chappie original for years and it has helped, but she was getting fed up with the chappie and I think sometimes it is different? Recently we have slowly managed to swap the butcher's tripe which shouldn't work but so far it is.

 

[Clarabel]

Forgot to add, the only treat she can manage are bonio's original

 

[L&M]

Forgot to add, the only treat she can manage are bonio's original

That's interesting, he loves his bonios too but cut them out in case they were contributing to his IBS.

I have been using Hills zd dry with some tinned chappie original for years and it has helped, but she was getting fed up with the chappie and I think sometimes it is different? Recently we have slowly managed to swap the butcher's tripe which shouldn't work but so far it is.

Does your dog suffer with IBS too? Thanks

 

[oldandgold]

When our oldie had problems - although not IBS - she was originally put on Hills I/D - but I wasn't impressed with ingredients so slowly changed her to Arden Grange Sensitive Senior which suited her very well.
Have you looked at Dorwest Herbs - I've found them very helpful and no hard sell.

Hope you can get your boy sorted.

 

[AmyMay]

Out of interest are you feeding in a normal bowl or a slow feeder?

 

[L&M]

Out of interest are you feeding in a normal bowl or a slow feeder?

Normal bowl, but he is not a greedy eater....

 

[Clarabel]

That's interesting, he loves his bonios too but cut them out in case they were contributing to his IBS.

Does your dog suffer with IBS too? Thanks

Yes she does suffer from IBS. Also acid reflux, which is caused by stress, any little change in routine upsets her stomach. We moved house recently and have to walk along a busy road for a bit and she was bringing up watery foam and undigested biscuits . Omeprazole has helped with this. We tryed all sorts of different feeds and pro biotics and tinned Chappie worked the best for her with the Hills zd. Feel so sorry that she has to eat rubbish food but she is in agony with anything better quality.

 

[L&M]

Yes she does suffer from IBS. Also acid reflux, which is caused by stress, any little change in routine upsets her stomach. We moved house recently and have to walk along a busy road for a bit and she was bringing up watery foam and undigested biscuits . Omeprazole has helped with this. We tryed all sorts of different feeds and pro biotics and tinned Chappie worked the best for her with the Hills zd. Feel so sorry that she has to eat rubbish food but she is in agony with anything better quality.

Thanks for your reply. What I am struggling to get my head around us that he doesn't seem to show any signs of stress - yes he is typical excitable terrier but not a stressy one. Will try the chappie and go from there.

Hope your girl is having a good day today.

 

[skinnydipper]

What I am struggling to get my head around us that he doesn't seem to show any signs of stress - yes he is typical excitable terrier but not a stressy one. Will try the chappie and go from there.

Have you tried keeping a diary to see if the ibs episodes are triggered by certain foods or events?

 

[L&M]

Have you tried keeping a diary to see if the ibs episodes are triggered by certain foods or events?

Good thinking - once he starts on the chappie will keep a diary - we try not to give any human food, but my teenage son stupidly fed him a couple of Mc Donalds chicken nuggets a while ago and he was very poorly the next day, so do suspect his digestive issues are food rather than stress related. Needless to say said son got a massive b**licking and won't be doing that again!!!!!

 

[meleeka]

Mine was fine with Wainwrights, the fish one. She wouldn’t eat Chappie at all.